8417 14th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228

The 2-story, 4-unit residential building at 8417 14th Avenue in Bensonhurst, owned by Cathy Reinertsen, has a recorded history dating back to its 1927 construction as a New Law Tenement. The property has experienced some notable regulatory scrutiny, particularly in terms of unauthorized construction work. In July 2019, a complaint was filed regarding unpermitted major renovation work in a second-floor rear apartment, including the removal of partition walls, electrical systems, ceiling joists, and bathroom fixtures.

This resulted in two Environmental Control Board violations with penalties totaling $2,500, though records show no balance due. A Stop Work Order was issued in March 2020 but was fully rescinded shortly thereafter, and a permit for electrical work was subsequently issued on February 21, 2020. The building has maintained regular compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no reported infestations in any of the units over the past five reporting periods from 2019 to 2024.

While there were two Housing Maintenance Code violations in 2021 and 2022 related to failure to file annual bedbug reports, these were likely administrative oversights, as the property has since successfully filed subsequent reports showing zero infested or eradicated units. The most recent bedbug report for the period ending October 31, 2024, continues the pattern of indicating no pest issues. As of October 2023, there appear to be no active violations or complaints on record, suggesting improved compliance and management practices in recent years.