8629 23rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 8629 23rd Avenue in Gravesend, owned by Jin Zhan Huang, was constructed in 1925 and has experienced several maintenance issues over the past years. Most notably, there were two heat and hot water emergencies reported in October 2018 that affected the entire building, although one incident was resolved before inspection, and another was confirmed to be rectified during an HPD visit.

The building has also faced fire safety concerns, with violations noted in 2018 regarding a defective fire escape ladder on the west exterior wall and unauthorized obstructions on fire escapes at the 2nd and 3rd story balconies, consisting of household articles and flower pots, particularly affecting the south yard area. These violations were intended to be certified as corrected in 2021.

A more recent electrical wiring complaint was logged in November 2022, though no violations were found during the inspection. On a positive note, the building has shown consistent compliance with bedbug regulations over the past five years, with no reported infestations or eradications between 2019 and 2024, suggesting effective pest management practices. While the building has experienced some maintenance challenges, particularly with heating systems and fire safety features, the current records show that most of these issues have been addressed, with no recent heat or pest problems reported.