1918 Bay Ridge Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11204

The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 1918 Bay Ridge Parkway in Bensonhurst, owned by Lina Bennardo and constructed in 1924, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most significant being systematic heating and hot water problems. Between 2019 and early 2022, the building faced multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints, with particular clusters of incidents recorded in January 2021 (with violations issued), February 2020, and November 2021. These issues resulted in documented violations for inadequate heat and hot water supply, including specific problems in apartments 3F and 3R.

The building also experienced pest issues, with complaints filed in December 2018 and September 2022, the latter resulting in violations, though more recent filings show no current infestations. An open violation from January 2021 remains on record regarding locked access to the building's heating system in the cellar. Notably, the Department of Buildings conducted a safety inspection in June 2020 regarding egress concerns but found no violations at that time.

The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of heating system challenges, particularly during winter months, and some access issues for inspectors. However, the building has demonstrated consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements over past years, with no infestations reported in the most recent filings from 2022-2024. The most recent permit activity, including plumbing and environmental work permits from 2019-2020, suggests some level of ongoing building maintenance and improvements. While there have been cluster periods of specific issues, recent bedbug reports and the absence of new heating complaints since early 2022 may indicate some stabilization of major maintenance concerns.