2825 Mermaid Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224

The three-story, two-family house at 2825 Mermaid Avenue in Coney Island, owned by Monachan Mathai, has experienced numerous maintenance issues throughout 2022, with particular concentration in the third-floor apartment (3FL). Most significantly, the building faced multiple pest problems, including infestations of roaches and mice in the 3rd story apartment and the public hall, which resulted in open housing violations under § 27-2017.4 of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code. The property demonstrated concerning safety deficiencies as well, with open violations related to a defective carbon monoxide detector in 3FL and unsatisfactory conditions requiring immediate attention to smoke detector issues, both classified as emergency complaints.

Additional maintenance needs were identified through multiple non-emergency complaints, including problems with walls (paint/plaster), plumbing (basin/sink), electrical systems (outlet/switch), various appliances (refrigerator), and cabinetry, all of which were marked as closed within a few days of reporting. The October 2022 inspection revealed several structural and maintenance issues within the building, primarily affecting the third-floor apartment. These included problems with the kitchen cabinet under the sink, window balances, floor defects in one room, and various plaster/paint issues in the kitchen.

The building also had safety concerns in the public areas, with violations concerning loose metal nosing at the top landing of the stairs and unsecured wood treads. While some violations from this inspection were marked as "Closed," several remain "Open," indicating that these issues had not been fully resolved as of that inspection period. The building's age (constructed in 1935) and the nature of these maintenance issues suggest that both routine upkeep and some potentially more serious underlying problems may be present.