6911 14th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228

The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 6911 14th Avenue in Bensonhurst, owned by Hong Mao Liu, has a significant number of violations and maintenance issues on record since 2019. Most notably, there have been persistent issues with pest control, with multiple complaints in May 2019 resulting in violations. More concerning is the pattern of bedbug report violations spanning from 2021 through 2024, indicating non-compliance with required annual bedbug reporting to HPD.

The building has also faced several safety-related violations, particularly affecting apartment 1B, including issues with door functionality (self-closing doors), a lock on a fire escape window, and missing safety devices. In December 2019, violations were documented regarding missing carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in apartment 1B, though some of these were subsequently closed. Additional incidents include two Department of Buildings inspections in 2018-2020, one for tenant safety inspection and another regarding possibly illegal work, though access was refused in the latter case.

A significant Environmental Control Board violation was issued in February 2020 for failure to provide proper work notification, resulting in a $3,125 penalty, which was resolved. The building's age (built in 1925) suggests that ongoing maintenance and compliance with modern safety standards is particularly important. The pattern of violations, especially the recurring bedbug report non-compliance and safety device issues, merits attention, though it's worth noting that some violations have been addressed while others remain open as of October 2023.