1856 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214
Located at 1856 Benson Avenue in Bath Beach, this 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building was constructed in 1924 and is currently owned by Benson Ave Realty Inc. The property has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, most recently documented in January 2020 when HPD responded to a complaint affecting the entire building.
More significantly, in April 2024, the building underwent inspections that revealed multiple violations, including fire damage affecting two apartments (1F and 2F), various problems with self-closing doors at the roof access points, issues with windows in the third-story public hall, and the need to cleanse and disinfect soot from the walls and ceiling of the third-story public hall. These violations were classified as either Class A or Class C, indicating varying levels of severity.
A bedbug infestation pattern emerged between 2021 and 2024, with six units affected during the 2022-2023 reporting period, though the most recent report from June 2025 shows no current infestations. The building's most recent inspection from December 2024 regarding safety net/guard rail issues found no violations. While the property passed a rodent inspection in 2011, the recurring heating system issues and the cluster of violations in 2024, particularly the fire damage incidents, represent the most significant recent challenges to resident safety and comfort.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 6 |
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Year built | 1924 |
Total area | 5325 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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