2225 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

The 69-unit, 6-story residential building at 2225 Benson Avenue in Gravesend, owned by Estelle Cohen, has experienced recurring heat and hot water system issues, particularly in early 2025, with multiple emergency complaints between January 2-10 that were either inspected or resulted in HPD being unable to access the premises. These heating system problems appear to be ongoing, as similar complaints were recorded throughout 2023, including failed inspections in March 2023 and the reoccurrence of heat/hot water issues in October 2024.

The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, including pest-related concerns in October 2024 (though HPD found no violations), and more significantly, a series of violations were issued in late 2024 concerning critical safety issues such as non-self-closing fire doors in the cellar area, with some violations currently listed as open. The property has a documented history of maintenance issues particularly affecting apartment 6K, including multiple violations cited in October 2024 related to bathroom repairs, window maintenance, and various defects requiring attention.

Previous inspections in June 2023 revealed the need for installation or repair of essential safety devices such as window guards, carbon monoxide detectors, and smoke detectors in unit 6K, though these were subsequently certified as corrected. The building's maintenance record also shows historical challenges with water leaks and mold issues in early 2023, along with one documented instance of bedbug infestation in the 2023-2024 reporting period, though this was eradicated. Compliance inspections under Local Law 188/17 in July 2023 showed no violations at the time, and while there are several active DOB violations dating from 2019 to 2021, their specific nature is not detailed in the records provided.