2351 81st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

2351 81st Street is a three-story, six-unit residential building located in Gravesend, Brooklyn, built in 1923 and classified as a New Law Tenement. The property has experienced recurring issues with its heating and hot water systems, particularly during 2021-2022, with multiple emergency complaints filed regarding no heat or hot water throughout the entire building. These complaints were generally resolved, with most reports indicating that heat and hot water were restored, though there were instances where HPD could not gain access to units for inspection.

More recently, in May 2024, there was a complaint regarding unsanitary garbage/recycling storage that was investigated by HPD with no violations found. The building has also faced mechanical and safety maintenance issues, including two Class C violations in October 2022 related to defective self-closing doors at the building entrance, and a violation regarding bedbug reporting requirements in March 2023. Historical data from 2018 shows several complaints about the boiler system, though inspectors consistently reported being unable to gain access during these visit attempts.

Despite these challenges, it's worth noting that the building has maintained an active and compliant bedbug reporting record from 2020 through 2024, with zero reported incidents of infestation, eradication, or re-infestation across all six reporting periods. All noted violations for the building have been addressed and closed, including a 2023 violation regarding failure to file an external low-pressure inspection, which was dismissed in February 2024. The building's owner, Kin Lo, has worked to address these various maintenance and compliance issues as they arise, with most complaints being resolved promptly, though some systemic issues like heating problems appeared to recur regularly over the years.