1620 Bay Ridge Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204

1620 Bay Ridge Avenue is a 27-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1928, currently owned by Yehuda Weber. The property has experienced a series of concerning maintenance issues in recent months, particularly in July 2024, when multiple serious complaints were filed and some incidents required emergency responses. These issues include water leaks with heavy flow, electrical problems affecting lighting and fixtures, and problems with paint/plaster conditions.

Notably, the building has recent violations related to electrical service adequacy and various maintenance needs, specifically in Apartment C4, which required repairs to electrical systems, lighting fixtures, plastered surfaces, and the bathroom lock. A significant pattern of building maintenance issues is evident, with multiple July 2024 complaints being filed regarding unsanitary conditions, plumbing problems, and electrical concerns, though some inspection attempts were unsuccessful due to lack of access. The building has documented a history of pest and safety concerns, including a 2023 violation in Apartment D5 for a mice infestation and problems with carbon monoxide and smoke detectors that was resolved in August 2023.

While the property has maintained a record of being free from bedbug infestations since 2018 (with zero units reported as infested or requiring eradication in the past seven filing periods), it has experienced various maintenance challenges over the years. Rodent inspections conducted in 2012, 2015, and 2021 all resulted in passing grades, suggesting that while recent maintenance issues are concerning, the building has demonstrated some historical compliance with pest control standards. The most recent Local Law compliance inspection in February 2024 found no violations, though this was for a different complaint category.