2171 72nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204

The four-unit, two-story tenement building at 2171 72nd Street in Bensonhurst, owned by Boris Mikhels, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most concerning is an ongoing water leak problem in apartment 1F, first reported in August 2023, which has resulted in multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations including issues with window frames, peeling paint, and water damage.

The building has also faced recurring problems with doors and windows, particularly in late 2022 and 2023, affecting multiple apartments and resulting in various violations. Fire escape safety was documented as a concern in both late 2022 and during a November 2022 emergency report, though subsequent inspections showed no violations were issued. More recent developments include four complaints in March 2024 regarding possible unpermitted plumbing work and gas-related issues, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these claims.

There are also persistent issues regarding the building's maintenance compliance, with two separate open violations as of 2024 related to the annual bedbug report filing and improper storage of motorcycles against the building's exterior wall. Historical complaints indicate a pattern of inspection access denial for various complaints over the past few years, including multiple instances in 2022-2024 related to illegal conversion concerns. While many past complaints have been resolved, the frequency and variety of maintenance issues, particularly regarding water damage and window/door problems, suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep and resident comfort.