2317 Mermaid Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224

The 4-unit, 3-story building at 2317 Mermaid Avenue in Coney Island, owned by Don White, has a mixed history since its 1932 construction. Most recently, in September 2024, the building experienced multiple maintenance issues, including problems with paint/plaster on walls and ceilings, electrical lighting failures, and concerns regarding appliances (electric/gas range and refrigerator).

These multiple complaints, though requiring inspections, did not result in any identified violations, and the HPD closed the cases except for one paint/plaster wall issue where access was not granted to the inspector. The building's bedbug reporting record shows no infestations during the 2022-2023 period, and a rodent inspection in 2019 passed, though there were compliance failures noted in 2010.

Prior to these recent incidents, the building faced three consecutive Annual Bedbug Reporting violations from 2021 to 2023, though these were ultimately closed. A Department of Buildings complaint from 2023 regarding illegal conversion could not be investigated due to lack of access. The building has also experienced various maintenance issues over the years, though many have been resolved without citation, including previous unsanitary conditions and appliance problems.