78 Bay 50th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

78 Bay 50th Street is a three-story, two-family residential building located in Gravesend, Brooklyn, owned by Zhouwen Huang and constructed in 1930. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, most notably in 2022, when there were multiple reports of heat and hot water problems, as well as two power outages.

These incidents resulted in violations, particularly affecting the second-floor apartment's electrical service and hot water supply, though more recent inspections showed these issues had been addressed. The building's maintenance history shows continuing concerns about infrastructure, with open violations from 2018 related to a storage shed attached to the rear yard, improper storage of boxes and materials in the cellar, and a defective fire escape ladder that required replacement. More recent events include a rodent-related complaint in September 2023, though this was investigated by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene who found no violations at the time of inspection.

An initial rodent inspection in December 2023 resulted in a passing grade. The most recent complaint filed in 2023 concerned an adult establishment, which was inspected in March 2024 and resulted in an Oath violation. While the building has faced various maintenance challenges over the years, recent inspections show some improvement in compliance with health and safety standards, though the presence of open violations from 2018 suggests some ongoing maintenance concerns.