1957 81st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

1957 81st Street is a three-story, three-unit residential building located in Bensonhurst, built in 1915 and currently owned by 1957 81st Realty LLC. The property has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, most notably a cluster of complaints filed on March 18, 2024, which included problems with safety (smoke detector), flooring, wall conditions, and various unsanitary issues.

While no violations were issued for many of these complaints, two specific violations related to flooring (Class B) and wall plaster/paint (Class B) were documented and are currently open as of the most recent information. The building has also had recurring electrical issues, with emergency complaints about wiring and lighting recorded in February 2024, and previous violations related to exposed wires at an electrical light fixture in Apartment 1FLOOR. Recent safety and habitability concerns include a documented problem with a missing smoke detector in Apartment 1TOPBE, and violations related to broken wooden tiles in the floor, problematic self-closing doors, and various plumbing issues.

The property has shown compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no reported infestations in the most recent filings (2024 and 2025), though there was an Annual Bedbug Report violation issued in April 2024. The building underwent a significant volume of HPD inspections and emergency responses in March 2024, including investigations of heating/hot water issues, mold, pests, water leaks, and multiple door/window problems, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges. While many of these complaints were closed without violations, the pattern of issues indicates potential concerns about building maintenance and resident comfort.