7803 21st Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

The two-story, four-unit building at 7803 21st Avenue in Bensonhurst, owned by Yong Lin, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in March 2025, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding heat and hot water issues, window frame problems, and mold concerns. While some of these complaints were reportedly corrected, inspections were unable to be completed for the window frame and mold issues.

The building has also been the subject of several HPD violations, with a particular focus on apartment 2F, which has documented issues including pest infestations (both mice and roaches), lead paint hazards, mold, and various maintenance deficiencies such as window guard problems and peeling paint requirements. The property has a history of concerning habitability issues, with multiple 311 complaints about heating problems and unsanitary conditions in both 2024 and 2025. Additional maintenance challenges have included an unanswered 311 complaint about an apartment window frame issue in March 2025, and an outstanding housing violation regarding a "missing or defective window guard" in apartment 2F.

The building has also faced regulatory scrutiny regarding illegal modifications, particularly concerning unauthorized curb cuts, with violations issued in both 2021 and 2024 related to an illegal parking pad installation. Despite these issues, the property has maintained a clean record for pest control in recent years, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past three filing periods (2022-2024). A rodent inspection in December 2015 resulted in a passing grade, indicating proper pest management prior to the more recent pest-related violations noted for 2F.