150 Bay 22nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

The three-story, six-unit building at 150 Bay 22nd Street in Bath Beach, owned by Xing Shen, has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues throughout 2023-2025. Most notably, there are currently multiple active violations (as of April 2024) including dangerous structural conditions with leaning, bulging, and rotting exterior walls, particularly affecting the first floor, along with sagging second-floor framing in apartments 1L and 2L. The building has received urgent citations for heating system failures, including hot water exceeding 130 degrees in apartment 1R, which previously had both heat and hot water emergencies reported through 311.

Recent inspections from late 2023 revealed serious safety concerns, including the need for smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector repairs in apartment 1R, along with pest infestations that required abatement. The property has been under special monitoring for structural stability, with multiple complaints about building shaking/vibrating patterns recorded between October 2023 and April 2024. The building's inspection history shows persistent maintenance challenges, with numerous violations related to basic habitability standards.

These include problems with window frames, ceiling damage, flooring issues, and exterior concerns such as roofing and gutter problems. As of February 2025, there are open DOB violations related to temporary shoring installations and excessive water damage, as well as earlier structural problems noted in 2021 regarding sagging stairs and severely bulging walls. The property has also faced enforcement actions requiring the owner to comply with building codes, with multiple Oath Violations issued for failure to maintain proper building conditions. While there was a bedbug report filed for the 2020-2021 period showing no infestation, the building's recent history suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining basic safety and habitability standards.