1653 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

The three-story, two-family house at 1653 Benson Avenue in Bath Beach, owned by Henry Kogut, has experienced significant maintenance issues in February 2023 that warrant attention. The building, constructed in 1910, faced multiple simultaneous problems beginning on February 12, 2023, when ten separate complaints were filed, including concerns about mold, pests, fire escape safety, bathroom fixtures (toilet and bathtub/shower), an electric range, door issues, and electrical outlet problems.

Notably, several of these complaints were categorized as emergency situations, particularly those relating to fire safety and plumbing, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) ultimately found no violations in these cases, and all complaints were closed by late February 2023. Despite the cluster of complaints, it's important to note that all were resolved without formal violations being issued.

The complaints included two related to fire escapes (one marked as immediate emergency), three plumbing issues (bathtub/shower, toilet, and general plumbing), an electric/gas range problem, door concerns, electrical outlet/switch issues, and unsanitary conditions relating to both mold and pests. The rapid response and closure of these complaints within a two-week period suggests that while there were significant maintenance issues, the management was responsive to the complaints, even though some units were inaccessible for inspection. The building's maintenance record shows a sharp concentration of issues occurring together, rather than ongoing or repeated problems over time.