21 Bay 34th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

The two-story, four-unit residential building at 21 Bay 34th Street in Gravesend, owned by Phillip Chin, has experienced several regulatory issues over recent years, with the most recent being related to bedbug reporting compliance. The building has had recurring bedbug report violation notices between 2021 and 2023, though recent records from 2024 indicate no actual infestations were reported during this period, suggesting improved compliance with bedbug reporting requirements. In September 2021, two significant violations were documented: one involving illegal fastening of a scuttle cover and another concerning a self-closing door requirement for the entrance to Apartment 3.

Prior to these issues, the building underwent multiple inspections in 2019 which revealed several administrative violations, all of which were subsequently closed, related to requirements for posting safety notices in common areas. These included smoke detector requirements, heating system keyholder information, building registration details, and carbon monoxide detector requirements. The building has also faced three separate complaints regarding unauthorized work in 2020, including two complaints about work without permits and one regarding vent/exhaust issues.

In each case, inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate, with final inspections showing "Access Denied" or "Inspector Unable To Gain Access" dispositions. Most recently filed bedbug reports from 2022 through 2024 show consistent documentation with zero infested or eradicated units reported, indicating that while there were previous violations regarding bedbug report filings, the building is currently maintaining proper reporting compliance. The property, built in 1927 and classified as a New Law Tenement, has had various violations over the years, though it appears to be addressing these issues with a particular focus on improving safety and compliance.