199 Bay 17th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

199 Bay 17th Street is a 4-story, 26-unit residential building located in Bath Beach, constructed in 1928 and currently owned by Benjamin Autovino. The property has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, particularly evident in the recent months of December 2023, when multiple emergency complaints were filed for both apartments A1 and A8. Inspections conducted on December 12, 2023, revealed several Class C violations related to heating and hot water supply in both apartments, along with lead paint hazard concerns in apartment A8.

The building has a documented history of similar heating and hot water problems, with complaints spanning from 2018 through 2023, though some past issues were resolved and closed within short timeframes. Additional historical concerns include water leak and flooring issues documented in November 2018, and more serious health concerns such as mold that was investigated but resulted in no violations. While there have been isolated bedbug infestations reported between 2017-2018, recent filings from 2019 through 2023 indicate zero infestations.

The building has undergone rodent inspections in 2011, 2015, and 2020, with most recent inspections showing no significant rodent activity, though a rat activity finding was noted in July 2015. Two Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections conducted in February 2023 found no violations at the time of inspection. The property is currently facing multiple open violations as of December 2023, primarily related to heating, hot water systems, and lead paint hazards, though some violations are in the process of being addressed and certified through HPD.