8016 17th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

The three-story, six-unit residential building at 8016 17th Avenue in Bensonhurst, owned by Andy Yang and constructed in 1931, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent months. Most notably, in December 2024, there was a water leak with heavy flow that resulted in multiple violations, along with numerous documented problems in the first-floor apartment (1F) including maintenance issues, safety concerns, and habitability problems.

These violations included pest infestation (mice), defective plaster and paint surfaces in multiple rooms and the bathroom, non-functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and problems with self-closing doors. While these violations were certified for correction in late December 2024, they highlight significant concerns about the building's current condition and maintenance practices. The building has an active Department of Buildings violation from April 2023 regarding failure to file a 2022 external low-pressure inspection.

However, on a positive note, there have been no bedbug infestations reported in the past three filing periods (2023-2025). Historical records show that the building has undergone various plumbing and electrical work between 2018 and 2020, with permits issued for multiple improvements. The property has maintained consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, demonstrating proactive management in this regard, with the last recorded infestations occurring in 2022 before successful eradication.