1314 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228

The three-unit, three-story residential building at 1314 85th Street in Dyker Heights, owned by Jingyong Xu and built in 1925, has experienced a series of concerning complaints over the past two years, primarily centered around unpermitted modifications and occupancy issues. Between April 2024 and March 2025, there were five separate complaints regarding illegal conversions, unauthorized work, and potential illegal hotel operations, with all inspection attempts failing due to the inspector being denied access or unable to gain entry.

The most recent complaint, filed in December 2024 regarding illegal conversion, remains active, and has been met with similar access issues during inspection attempts. While the building has undergone security-related renovation work in 2024, as evidenced by a permit filed for structural work on June 12 of that year, the repeated inability to access the property for inspections raises concerns about compliance with building codes and safety requirements.

On a more positive note, the building's bedbug report for the 2023-2024 period shows no infestations, with no units recorded as infested, eradicated, or re-infested, indicating effective pest management during this period. While the absence of bedbug issues is a notable strength, the pattern of access denial for multiple building inspections suggests potential challenges with transparency or cooperation regarding building management practices. The building's documented history suggests a pattern of unauthorized modifications and occupancy violations that have persisted despite multiple complaints, though it's important to note that not all reported issues may necessarily reflect current conditions, given the time elapse since these filings and inspections.