2845 West 20th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11224

This two-family house, located at 2845 West 20th Street in Coney Island, has experienced a series of noteworthy maintenance and accessibility issues throughout early 2025. The building, constructed in 1848 and owned by Monachan Mathai, faced multiple emergency complaints in January 2025 regarding heating and hot water systems, both affecting individual apartments and the entire building.

Unfortunately, these complaints could not be properly investigated due to inspectors being unable to gain access to the apartments. Additionally, non-emergency issues were reported during the same period concerning paint/plaster problems with walls and issues with window frames, though inspections for these complaints were also hindered by access restrictions, leading to HPD's recommendation for re-filing if conditions persisted. More recently, in June 2025, there was an emergency complaint regarding unsanitary conditions involving pests, though this issue was subsequently closed.

The building's record also shows a complaint filed in February 2025 regarding an illegal conversion, but similar access issues prevented inspectors from conducting a proper investigation, leading to a "2nd Final Attempt" status. Despite these various complaints, it's important to note that many inspections have been marked as "Inspector Unable To Gain Access," which limits the ability to confirm the extent of reported issues. The property, being quite old at 177 years, has had its share of maintenance challenges in recent months, particularly concerning basic services like heating and water.