425 101st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

The four-story, 24-unit residential building at 425 101st Street in Fort Hamilton, owned by Qiang Chen, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, in September 2021, Apartment A5 was found to have both pest infestations (mice and roaches) and multiple safety concerns, including missing carbon monoxide detectors and door closing issues, though these violations were certified as corrected by November 2021.

Prior to this, in August 2020, there were concerns about garbage/recycling storage, and various fire escape obstructions were noted as violations, including flower pots, an air conditioner, and a baby carriage blocking emergency egress paths, though these violations remain open as of the most recent inspection records. The building has also had historical window-related issues, with multiple complaints in early 2019 regarding window frames and panes, and a broken/missing window guard safety concern, though no violations were issued for these complaints.

In 2019, significant violations were documented in Apartment A1 regarding lead paint hazards, peeling paint in the bathroom, and issues with window security bars/doors related to fire egress safety. These conditions, along with the earlier problems in Apartment A5, suggest ongoing concerns with both safety features and pest management. On a positive note, the building has maintained a consistent record of being free from bedbug infestations, with the most recent seven annual reports (from 2018 through 2024) showing zero infested or eradicated units, as well as no re-infestations.