2160 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

The 9-story, 52-unit residential building at 2160 78th Street in Bensonhurst, owned by Alex Budnitsky and constructed in 1991, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in early 2022, there was a heat and hot water complaint affecting the entire building, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection. In 2020, the building faced multiple simultaneous issues, primarily related to cooking gas and appliance problems, with at least 10 separate complaints between February 4 and February 26 regarding gas supply to various units.

These problems resulted in multiple Class B and C violations, particularly affecting apartments 9J, 7E, 5B, and 1A, with specific issues including gas supply problems, hot water deficiencies, and plumbing concerns in bathroom fixtures. Apartment 9J, located on the 9th floor, has had recurring maintenance issues, including violations for hot water supply problems, gas range supply issues, leaky faucets, and even an infestation of roaches, though these violations were all eventually certified as corrected. The building also experienced some concerning structural and safety issues, including a significant incident in 2020 where public protection was removed from an unsafe facade without proper approval, resulting in a $3,125 fine.

Additionally, there were failures to file required energy benchmarking reports in 2020, though these violations were eventually dismissed. The most recent bedbug report from December 2024 indicates one unit was infested and subsequently treated, marking the first pest issue since 2020. While the building passed a rodent inspection in April 2017 and had no documented infestations between 2018-2023, the recurring issues with basic services such as heat, hot water, and cooking gas, particularly in 2020, suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.