2427 83rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

The 6-unit, 3-story New Law tenement building at 2427 83rd Street in Gravesend, owned by Franklin Shan, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most notably, in late October 2024, the building was cited for multiple violations regarding encumbered public hallways across all floors, with items including household goods and bicycles obstructing common areas.

There are also ongoing concerns about door safety, with open violations as of October 2024 regarding defective hinges on self-closing doors at the 1st story entrance and roof bulkhead. Earlier violations from July 2024 included issues with a leaking roof and damaged fire-retardant ceiling in the 3rd-story public hall, though these were subsequently closed. The building's history includes a significant incident in March 2020 when improper material storage created safety concerns, leading to multiple Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations related to work being performed without proper permits and obstruction of emergency exit passageways.

These violations included a $25,000 penalty that remains active as of October 2023, though prior similar infractions from 2020 were resolved without penalties. The property has also maintained a clean bedbug record according to the most recent filing in September 2024, showing no infestations between November 2022 and October 2023. While some violations have been promptly addressed and closed, the building continues to face challenges with maintaining proper safety standards in common areas, particularly regarding door functionality and hallway maintenance.