1718 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

The three-unit, two-story residential building at 1718 79th Street in Bensonhurst, owned by Ivy Cheng, has undergone several significant maintenance issues since 2018, particularly affecting the ground floor unit. In mid-2018, multiple violations were recorded including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, electrical outlet issues, and mold in the bathroom tiles. The building experienced various maintenance problems during this period, such as faulty doors, leaky kitchen faucets, and damaged flooring in the hallway.

A notable security concern was addressed when an illegal double cylinder lockset on the basement metal gate was removed. More recently, a health-related incident was recorded in September 2023 involving spoiled food, though this was subsequently addressed. The building's safety systems have shown improvement over time, with the most recent bedbug reports from 2021 through 2024 showing zero infestations or re-infestations, indicating successful management of this potential issue.

While the most recent inspection data is from 2018 and 2023, suggesting some time since major violations were recorded, it's important to note that the building's annual bedbug reporting requirement was violated in 2021, resulting in an A-class violation. The property's rodent inspection from 2011 shows it passed, but this is now quite dated. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of addressing violations, as all recorded housing maintenance code violations have been marked as closed, though certification dates for many violations are not provided in the available data.