6919 19th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204

This two-family house at 6919 19th Avenue in Bensonhurst, owned by Feng Chen, has experienced several notable incidents since 2019 that potential tenants should be aware of. Most concerning is a pattern of construction-related issues in 2020, with multiple complaints between July 2-3 regarding unsafe site conditions, unauthorized work, and debris concerns.

These led to three Environmental Control Board violations against Yilin Construction Inc., specifically for non-compliant structural work, inadequate safety measures (including workers lacking proper PPE and missing guard rails), and work being performed without proper permits, resulting in $5,000 in penalties (though records show these were resolved with $0 balance due). In 2019, there was an emergency complaint about unsanitary conditions and pests that HPD was unable to inspect despite multiple access attempts, and the building was subject to illegal conversion complaints in 2021, though inspectors also couldn't gain access to investigate this concern.

The building's permit history shows two permits were issued in March and June 2020, both related to electrical work, which appears to be the only documented permitted work during this period. Several other complaints were recorded between 2019-2021 regarding various permit-related issues, with inspectors often unable to gain access to investigate. While many of these complaints have been closed, the pattern of construction violations and safety concerns in 2020 represents the most significant cluster of issues on record, with particular attention needed regarding the building's past experiences with unauthorized construction work and safety violations.