2744 West 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11224

The 8-unit, 3-story residential building at 2744 West 16th Street in Coney Island, owned by Monachan Mathai, has experienced several maintenance issues since its construction in 2011. Most recently, in October 2024, there was a complaint about unsanitary conditions involving pests, though an HPD inspector was unable to gain access for inspection. The building has faced recurring maintenance concerns in 2024, particularly between June and July when multiple complaints were filed and inspected, including issues with a gas range, water leak, and unsanitary conditions involving mold and pests - though no violations were ultimately issued for these cases.

More significant concerns emerged in late 2023 through 2024, including multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations related to self-closing doors, with open violations noted in September 2024 regarding the entrance door and various fire doors on the first and second stories. Emergency complaints were also filed in December 2023 concerning plumbing issues, mold, wiring problems, and a carbon monoxide detector issue, all of which were closed but indicate potential safety concerns. The building's heating system has had documented problems, with complaints about lack of heat/hot water in December 2023 and January 2024, though tenants reported restoration before inspections.

A boiler complaint was filed in August 2024, but inspectors were unable to gain access for inspection. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestations from November 2022 to October 2023, and passed initial rodent inspections in 2011 and 2012. While the building was newly constructed in 2011, these ongoing maintenance issues and open violations suggest continued attention to building systems and maintenance is required.