7017 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228

The 20-unit, 4-story tenement building at 7017 15th Avenue in Bensonhurst, owned by Joseph Passalacqua and constructed in 1927, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns revolving around heating and infrastructure. The building has a documented pattern of heat and hot water problems, with complaints filed in 2019, 2022, and most recently in January 2024, though inspections generally found no violations or confirmed restoration of services.

A particularly concerning cluster of maintenance issues emerged in January 2023, when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding the building's condition, including problems with flooring, doors, windows, and various appliances. These resulted in several Housing Maintenance Code violations, most notably in apartment D5, where issues included electrical problems, water leaks, window repairs, and the need for proper carbon monoxide detection, all of which were ultimately certified as corrected by February 2023. The building's more recent history shows some ongoing challenges, including two open violations as of January 2024: one regarding roach infestation in apartment 5D and another concerning obstructions in the 4th-story hallway.

While the building has maintained an effective record of bedbug control, with no infestations reported in the past five years (2019-2024), the repeated nature of heating system complaints and the cluster of infrastructure issues in 2023 suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has generally responded to complaints through appropriate inspections, though there have been instances of inspectors being unable to gain access for verification. The building's maintenance history indicates a pattern of responding to issues as they arise, with a mix of emergency and non-emergency complaints being addressed through the city's housing maintenance system.