7401 18th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204

The 3-story, 5-unit residential building at 7401 18th Avenue in Bensonhurst, owned by John Au, has experienced multiple significant maintenance and compliance issues since 2018. Most notably, there is an active pattern of violations related to the failure to file required annual bedbug reports between 2021 and 2024 (all classified as Class A violations), and there is presently an active violation regarding the failure to file the 2023 external low-pressure inspection report, with similar violations for 2018-2022 also remaining active.

The building's maintenance history reveals several concerning incidents, including a water supply issue in May 2021 that warranted both 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code complaints, though these were ultimately closed with no violations issued. There are multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) violations and environmental control board violations associated with the property, primarily concerning unpermitted work and ventilation system non-compliance at an adjacent restaurant. Notably, there are five active DOB violations from 2018-2024 regarding failure to file required inspections, including annual boiler and low-pressure system inspections.

Between 2019-2020, several permits were issued for work at the property, indicating some maintenance and improvement efforts. While some complaints from 2021 regarding illegal conversion and work without a permit were investigated, they either resulted in no violations or were served as Oath Violations. The building's age (built in 1931) and its designation as a New Law Tenement suggest it has a long history, and the recent pattern of outstanding violations related to mandatory reporting and inspections indicates ongoing compliance challenges.