7608 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11214

The 7-story, 35-unit residential building at 7608 Bay Parkway in Bensonhurst, owned by Alex Ng, has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues since its construction in 2009. Most recently, in June 2024, the building faced fire escape safety concerns and had an illegal key-operated double-cylinder lock at the entrance, though this violation was certified as resolved later that month. The property has a history of elevator maintenance issues, ventilation concerns, and multiple reports of heating and hot water problems throughout 2021-2024.

Particularly concerning was a series of heating/hot water complaints in December 2021, when multiple tenants reported issues that required HPD intervention. The building's safety systems have also come under scrutiny, with several open violations as of mid-2024 related to sprinkler system maintenance and the need for additional equipment, as well as violations regarding smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector requirements. The building has demonstrated some recent improvements in rodent control, passing inspections in 2024 and 2023 after previous failures in 2014. Notably, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past three reporting periods from 2021-2023.

The property has multiple outstanding environmental control board violations as of 2024, including issues with the parking structure inspection report and exterior building maintenance. Historical records show the building has had several repeated violations related to energy efficiency reporting requirements, though many earlier violations from 2019-2021 were dismissed or resolved. The Department of Buildings has conducted multiple inspections in response to complaints, with some inspections occurring on second attempts due to access issues, and most recent complaints receiving "No Violation Warranted" determinations. While some maintenance issues have been addressed through proper channels, the recurring nature of heating system problems and safety-related violations suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and compliance.