1720 East 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229

The 1720 East 14th Street building in Sheepshead Bay is a 4-story, 6-unit residential property built in 1988, currently owned by Herbert Lieber. The building has experienced several notable maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most significant concerns centered around the elevator system and various repairs. Between 2018 and 2019, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding door/window issues, including a window frame problem and a door issue, as well as reports of water leaks/damp spots and mold.

More recently, between 2021 and 2024, the building received four consecutive annual bedbug reporting violations, though the 2024 report confirmed no infested dwelling units were present during the 2022-2023 period. The elevator system has been a particular area of concern, with multiple violations documented between 2018 and 2029, including issues with a missing door zone restrictor safety device that resulted in a $3,125 penalty. Additional open violations from 2018-2019 include requirements for proper posting of gas leak procedures, carbon monoxide detector requirements, smoke detector requirements, and electrical safety notices in common areas.

All violations are listed as "resolved" or "closed" as of the most recent inspection dates, though some elevator-related violations from 2019 remain active as of late 2020. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring issues, particularly with the elevator system and water-related problems, though recent inspections suggest improvements in certain areas. The most recent bedbug report, covering the 2022-2023 period, shows no current infestations, indicating successful eradication efforts. While many past violations have been closed, the presence of multiple open violations from 2018 regarding safety notice requirements suggests ongoing attention to compliance with building codes and safety regulations is necessary.