2021 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

The three-story, six-unit building at 2021 78th Street in Bensonhurst, owned by Ahmed Hidais, has a significant number of outstanding violations as of July 2025. Most notably, there are four consecutive open violations (2021-2024) related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports in accordance with HPD regulations.

In addition, there is one recent violation (September 2024) for failure to file the 2023 external low pressure inspection, representing a potential safety concern. The building has experienced multiple safety-related incidents over the past few years, particularly in late 2019 and early 2020, when there were several emergency complaints regarding missing or broken window guards, as well as issues with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and unsanitary conditions including mold and pests. While these 2019-2020 complaints were ultimately closed without violations being issued, they highlight past safety concerns within the building.

Furthermore, a February 2020 inspection identified several administrative violations that remain open, including requirements to post various safety notices regarding smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and inspection certificates, as well as a violation regarding household items obstructing egress at the second-story public hall. The building, constructed in 1924 and classified as a "New Law Tenement," has been facing ongoing regulatory compliance issues, with multiple open violations extending over several years. These include safety requirements, inspection documentation, and administrative notice posting obligations, indicating a pattern of delayed compliance with housing maintenance code requirements.