513 81st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

513 81st Street in Bay Ridge is a 2-family, 2-story house built in 1915, currently owned by Shujun Cao. The property has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues throughout late 2022 and early 2023, with multiple complaints filed between December 2022 and February 2023.

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) conducted several inspections during this period, issuing violations related to inadequate heat and hot water, including one instance where access to the apartments could not be gained for inspection purposes. Additionally, the building faced various maintenance challenges in early 2023, particularly in February, with multiple emergency complaints registered for plumbing issues (including radiator and water supply problems), window frame concerns, and flooring issues.

Other maintenance matters were recorded in December 2022, including complaints about pests, electrical problems, and intercom/buzzer issues, some of which resulted in violations. A notable aspect of the building's recent history is the Department of Buildings' inspection in January 2024, which resulted in a finding of "Inspector Unable To Gain Access" on their second final attempt, though this particular complaint was categorized under "Permit – None." While many of these complaints have been officially closed, it is worth noting that several were marked as "Non-Emergency," indicating varying levels of urgency regarding the building's maintenance issues.