1857 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230

The three-story, 6-unit tenement building at 1857 Coney Island Avenue in Midwood, owned by Zafar Chaudhry, has experienced a notable increase in maintenance issues over the past year. As of September 2024, there are multiple open violations following inspections, including problems with wall maintenance, window frames, flooring, and unsanitary conditions. Specifically, recent violations include defective plaster, flooring issues, and window frame problems, particularly affecting the second-floor unit (Apartment 2) which has multiple open violations including issues with smoke detector functionality, electrical outlets, and wall condition that were cited in September 2024.

The building's common areas have received several violation citations as well, including requirements for proper wall repairs, painting, and cleanliness in the first-story public hall. The property has a documented history of various maintenance issues, including plumbing concerns in 2021-2022, a defective boiler complaint that led to an Oath violation in January 2022, and problems with garbage storage. While the building has maintained an active response to bedbug inspections with no reported cases between 2021 and 2025, more recent rodent activity has been recorded, with inspections in December 2023 and January 2024 noting rat activity.

The building's maintenance record shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, with the most pressing concerns appearing to be related to building systems, interior maintenance, and sanitation. The Department of Buildings has documented various complaints over recent years, including illegal plumbing work in 2022 (though access was not granted for inspection), excessive debris in 2021, and a requirement in 2022 to properly post boiler room access information. The bedbug reporting system has consistently shown zero infestation or eradication cases on record since 2019, suggesting effective management of this particular issue, while more recent concerns have centered around rodent activity and interior maintenance requirements.