235 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

The three-unit residential building at 235 79th Street in Bay Ridge, owned by Tina Yau, has a notable history of maintenance issues and recent concerns, but with some improvements in recent months. The property, which dates back to 1920 and is classified as HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A, has experienced recurring pest and sanitation problems, with the most recent cluster of complaints in May 2024 involving pests and garbage/recycling storage issues, though no violations were ultimately issued.

A rodent-related complaint in May 2024 could not be inspected due to access issues, but a subsequent rodent inspection in July 2024 resulted in a passing grade. The building has faced several infrastructure and safety-related complaints in recent years, including issues with fire escapes and steam pipes/riser plumbing systems in September 2023, both of which were investigated with no violations found. The property has maintained a clean record in terms of bedbug infestations, with all four annual reports from 2021 through 2025 showing zero infested or re-infested units.

Recent inspections of the building in 2025 have revealed multiple access issues for inspectors concerning construction complaints and other concerns, though no violations were ultimately warranted in most cases. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of repeated violations regarding bedbug reporting requirements between 2022 and 2024, with these violations finally resolved in the most recent inspections. Despite these various complaints and violations over the years, the building has generally passed inspections when access was granted, though some recurring issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.