2858 West 17th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11224

The 2858 West 17th Street property in Coney Island is a 3-story, 3-unit residential building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Monachan Mathai. The building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most recent notable incidents occurring in mid-2023, including water supply problems and electrical concerns (power outage, wiring issues, and lack of lighting) during July 2023.

Earlier complaints indicate persistent infrastructure challenges, including heat/hot water issues affecting the entire building in 2021 and 2022, and a refrigerator-related problem that was resolved in July 2023. The building has multiple open violations from 2020-2024, primarily related to bedbug reporting requirements and safety notice postings, including carbon monoxide detector requirements, smoke detector requirements, and building registration information. The property has a documented history of electrical and heating system problems, with multiple instances of no lighting or heat complaints filed between 2020 and 2023.

In addition to these recurring maintenance issues, there are several outstanding violations related to building safety requirements, including missing notices regarding alarm system maintenance and important tenant information. An illegal conversion complaint was filed in 2022, though inspectors were unable to gain access during their two attempts to investigate. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic services and infrastructure systems, with most recent complaints focusing on electrical and heating systems.