2402 82nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

The four-unit residential building at 2402 82nd Street in Gravesend, owned by Xiwu Hu and constructed in 1921, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water throughout the building, with emergency complaints in December 2024 and March 2025 showing inadequate system response or access issues for inspections. Electrical problems are also evident, with power outages reported in March 2025 and July 2024, though inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate.

The building has faced multiple sanitary challenges, particularly with pest infestations, with four separate complaints in late 2024 showing no violations were issued upon inspection. There were also safety concerns in late 2024, including issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors requiring emergency attention. The Department of Buildings records from 2023-2024 reveal various compliance and safety concerns, including multiple inspections related to unauthorized work and sidewalk safety issues.

Notable inspections occurred regarding scaffolding and sidewalk sheds in February-April 2023, though no violations were found at the time. A complaint about illegal plumbing work was filed in February 2024, but the inspector was unable to gain access for verification. The building's bedbug report from 2022 shows no infestations during the 2020-2021 reporting period. While many complaints have been addressed or closed, the recurring nature of basic utility problems (heat/hot water, power outages) and pest issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges in the building.