2459 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

The 2-story, 4-unit tenement building at 2459 85th Street in Gravesend, owned by Peng Ni, has experienced a notable pattern of maintenance issues since 2022. Most recently, in May 2025, the building received violations related to unsanitary garbage/recycling storage conditions, marking the fourth such instance in this period. The building has faced recurring maintenance challenges, including multiple complaints about heat/hot water issues (particularly in March and April 2025), plumbing problems, and electrical outages between 2024 and 2025.

Significant safety concerns emerged in October 2024, when multiple emergency violations were recorded regarding smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, door conditions, and pest control issues, including a Class B violation for cockroach infestation in Apartment 1R. The property has active violations from September 2024 related to a building extension on the 2nd story and various door maintenance issues, along with multiple Department of Buildings complaints regarding illegal conversions and work without permits between 2024 and 2025, though most were unsubstantiated or marked as "Inspector Unable To Gain Access." Environmental Control Board violations from 2022-2024 indicate issues with unpermitted structures and illegal parking, with penalties totaling $2,530. The building has undergone several inspections and service requests since 2022, with varying outcomes.

While some issues have been resolved through proper maintenance or repairs (such as the broken transom glass pane at the building entrance), others remain open or were not documented as violations despite tenant complaints. The property appears to be generally free of bedbug problems, with no infestations reported in the past three years, and a rodent inspection in February 2024 resulted in a passing grade. The owner has faced multiple complaints about garbage storage issues, which have been a persistent concern throughout the building's recent history, leading to both HPD violations and Housing Maintenance Code violations. The building's age (constructed in 1923) and its classification as a New Law Tenement suggest it may have some inherent maintenance challenges typical of older structures, though many of the recent issues appear to relate to general maintenance and compliance matters rather than structural concerns.