1744 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

1744 79th Street is a 3-story, 6-unit New Law Tenement building owned by Wang's Property LLC, constructed in 1931 and located in Bensonhurst. The building has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years, with a particularly concentrated period of problems in August 2023, including multiple unaddressed complaints related to heat and hot water, appliances (electric/gas range and refrigerator), pests, unsanitary conditions, and ceiling paint/plaster issues. A pattern of inspection access problems emerged during this period, with HPD unable to gain access to various apartments for inspections.

In September 2023, several Housing Maintenance Code complaints were filed regarding electrical outlets/switches, door/window frames, and safety concerns including carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, all of which were subsequently closed. The building has existing Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2024, including issues with self-closing doors at the building entrance and north yard, fire retardant plaster at the first-story ceiling and wall, and a water leak at the first-story ceiling and east wall. Additional violations from 2023-2024 involve door issues in apartment 1R, where there were concerns about a bathroom cabinet door and unsafe electrical wiring with exposed wires.

A bedbug report filed in April 2023 indicated no infestations during the previous reporting period, while a rodent inspection conducted in November 2011 resulted in a passing grade. A complaint regarding illegal conversion was filed in August 2023, with a final inspection conducted in October 2024, but the inspector was unable to gain access for verification. The building's history shows ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly related to access issues during inspections, though many complaints have been closed, either through inspection or resolution.