1707 West 13th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223

The three-unit residential building at 1707 West 13th Street in Gravesend, owned by Yaner Lin and built in 1975, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, the building has recurring concerns with heat and hot water systems, with multiple complaints between late 2020 and early 2021 reporting inadequate heating conditions in both individual apartments and common areas, though HPD inspections were unable to access units for verification in some cases.

The property has also faced persistent pest management challenges, with multiple complaints about mice infestations and bedbug reporting violations between 2021 and 2024. A concerning cluster of issues emerged in July 2021, including reports of heavy water leakage, window frame problems, pest infestations, mold concerns, and wall issues, all of which resulted in HPD violations. These violations were primarily classified as "C" (serious) and "B" (less serious) and included specific directives for repairs and remediation, particularly focused on east wall window issues in the second-floor apartment.

The most recent open violations from 2022-2024 involve an outstanding requirement to file annual bedbug reports, which remains unaddressed according to the April 2024 inspection. While some past violations have been resolved - such as specific issues related to window guards, self-closing doors, and water leak repairs in the second-floor apartment - the pattern of maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and general upkeep. The building's documented history reflects a combination of emergency and non-emergency conditions that have required attention from Housing Preservation and Development over the past several years, with particular concentration of issues during 2021.