2051 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

The two-story, 4-unit tenement building at 2051 85th Street in Bensonhurst, owned by Cheryl Sonnenberg, was constructed in 1924 and is classified as a New Law Tenement. The property has experienced several significant events, most notably a heat and hot water emergency in December 2022 that affected both individual apartments and the entire building, though reports indicate the issues were eventually resolved within a few days.

The building has been subject to recurring violations regarding bedbug reporting compliance, with notices issued in 2021, 2022, 2023, and most recently in April 2024, though subsequent filings indicate no infestations were present during the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 reporting periods. In March 2025, there was a complaint regarding work without a permit in the occupied multiple dwelling, but inspectors were unable to gain access for verification despite two attempts.

The building's permit history shows an issuance in October 2020 for an unspecified alteration work, and the property has maintained relatively consistent reporting of bedbug activity (or lack thereof) through the required annual filings. While the December 2022 heat/hot water issues represent the most significant disruption to resident comfort on record, the situation appeared to be addressed promptly. The building's violation history suggests ongoing attention to regulatory compliance, particularly regarding bedbug reporting requirements, which have been met in subsequent years with no reported infestations.