6920 12th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228

The 5-unit, 3-story tenement building at 6920 12th Avenue in Dyker Heights, owned by Ming Zhang, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety-related issues over the past few years. Most notably, there was a period of concerning electrical problems in late 2021-early 2022, including a power outage and multiple service requests regarding electrical issues, though the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to inspect the conditions in some cases.

The building has also had recurring violations related to bedbug reporting requirements, with notices issued in 2021, 2022, and most recently in April 2024, though the most recent bedbug report filed in May 2025 shows zero infested units. A current open violation from January 2022 remains regarding an obstructed fire escape with an air conditioning unit on the second story, which poses a potential safety concern. The building's maintenance record shows some ongoing attention to basic upkeep, with various complaints about unsanitary conditions (specifically regarding garbage/recycling storage) and missing signage.

While HPD did investigate some of these complaints and found no violations in certain cases, the pattern of violations and complaints suggests there have been persistent maintenance issues. However, it's worth noting that many of the earlier violations have been resolved, and the most recent bedbug reporting shows no active infestations. The property, built in 1920 as a New Law Tenement, has a documented history of requiring attention to basic safety and maintenance standards, though there have been improvements in some areas over time.