1842 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230

The 4-unit, 3-story residential building at 1842 Coney Island Avenue in Midwood, built in 1931 and currently owned by Rachel Balassiano, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past five years. Most recently, in June 2023, there was a reported pest problem that was resolved within a week.

The building had multiple simultaneous complaints in August 2021, including issues with windows, painting, gas supply, heat/hot water, and flooring, some of which still had unresolved conditions at the time of closure. Between 2020-2021, there were additional credible reports of maintenance concerns, including plumbing problems, window frame issues, water leaks, and wall defects, with some violations being issued during inspections in May 2020 that required addressing broken plastered surfaces and implementing corrections. More serious historical concerns have been documented in the building's record, including fire escape deficiencies identified in 2018 (which have since been closed) and multiple open violations remaining from 2020 inspections affecting various areas of the building, particularly on the 3rd floor.

These violations involve broken plastered surfaces and painting requirements in public areas and apartment 3F, as well as a roof leak affecting the ceiling in that same apartment. While some complaints have been promptly addressed and closed, the persistence of certain violations, particularly those involving basic infrastructure and safety systems, is noteworthy. The building's documented history includes one rodent inspection from 2010, which was passed, suggesting this was an isolated incident rather than a recurring problem.