1823 70th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204

The property at 1823 70th Street in Bensonhurst is a 2-story, 4-unit New Law Tenement built in 1924, currently owned by Yuehua Feng. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with three emergency complaints in late 2023 (December and November) affecting the entire building, though in some cases heat and hot water were reportedly restored before inspections could be completed. The building has maintained a record of proper bedbug control, with zero reported infestations in the past three annual filings (2020-2023).

A significant cluster of maintenance issues was documented in September-October 2022, including problems with heat/hot water (both building-wide and in individual apartments), plumbing issues, window safety concerns, and unsanitary conditions involving mold. Notable violations were recorded in October 2022 and March 2023, primarily affecting Apartment 2R, including problems with window guards, self-closing doors, smoke detectors, and evidence of pest infestations (roaches and mice). These violations were subsequently closed, with certification dated February 2023 showing resolution of the pest issues. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of heat system problems, with three separate incidents in November 2023 and one in December 2023, all featuring emergency response by HPD.

Other notable maintenance issues have included safety concerns such as carbon monoxide detector problems and window guard violations in September 2022. The property has undergone various inspections and received multiple violation notices since 2022, particularly affecting Apartment 2R, with issues ranging from plumbing problems to defective hardware and safety equipment. While many violations have been addressed and closed, the recent heat system issues in late 2023 suggest ongoing challenges with building infrastructure. The building's history also includes various plumbing and electrical issues, with an immediate emergency power outage and multiple plumbing complaints in September 2022, plus various repairs needed for different systems and fixtures throughout the building and units.