136 28th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

The two-family house at 136 28th Avenue in Gravesend, owned by Jee Lee and constructed in 1965, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues, particularly during 2021-2022. The building, having three units and two stories, faced multiple emergency complaints in 2022 involving cooking gas, ceiling issues, and unsanitary conditions (mold), though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) found no violations in these cases.

Notable violations emerged in early 2022, including inadequate heat supply and water leak problems in the basement apartment, while Apartment 1 reported issues with plaster surfaces and mold. During this period, there were also multiple Department of Buildings complaints regarding potential illegal activity, though most inspections found no violations or unsubstantiated claims. The property underwent construction work in late 2021/early 2022 that generated several Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations, including failure to provide inspection access, improper gas supply to the water heater and boiler systems, and various safety concerns relating to construction equipment and worker training.

These violations resulted in monetary penalties totaling $7,750, though records indicate these issues were ultimately resolved. Between January and June 2022, there were multiple complaints about unauthorized work, illegal conversions, and building stability concerns, with some complaints remaining open as of that period. While many of these issues appear to have been addressed, as of 2023, there were still several open violations related to ceilings, mold, and water damage in multiple apartments, primarily focused on plaster surfaces that required repair and painting in uniform color.