6913 18th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204

The two-family residential building at 6913 18th Avenue in Bensonhurst, owned by Lorenzo Lugara and built in 1931, is currently facing multiple significant maintenance issues as of October 2024. A comprehensive inspection on October 7, 2024, revealed multiple open violations in Apartment 2R, including persistent pest infestations (roaches and mice), lead paint hazards, and various structural maintenance needs.

The violations include requirements to repair or replace defective doors, address peeling paint in the bathroom and foyer, fix a leaking roof over the second-story hallway, correct problems with the floor in the 2R foyer, and address multiple safety concerns such as missing smoke detectors. The building has also experienced recent maintenance issues in October 2024, with multiple 311 service requests resulting in HPD violations being issued for problems with windows, floors, walls, ceilings, and plumbing.

Historically, the property had a violation related to annual boiler inspection reporting in late 2019, which was subsequently dismissed after the associated penalty was paid. The current pattern of violations suggests a substantial maintenance backlog, particularly in the second-floor unit, with multiple instances of both emergency and non-emergency issues being recorded through the Housing Maintenance Code system. These ongoing violations, particularly those related to lead paint, pest infestations, and safety systems, represent the most pressing concerns currently facing the property, according to the most recent available data.