637 Banner Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235

637 Banner Avenue, a 2-story, 3-unit residential building in Brighton Beach, has experienced a number of maintenance and compliance issues since 2019. Most notably, the building has faced recurring challenges with safety systems, including multiple window guard violations, missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and various safety concerns documented between 2022-2024.

The property has also had significant illegal occupancy concerns, with multiple complaints about illegal work, hotel room usage, and conversion violations between 2019-2022, though many of these inspections were marked as "Unable to Gain Access" or "Access Denied - 2nd Attempt." Recent bedbug reports from 2021-2024 indicate no infestation issues during the last two reporting periods, and while there were multiple pest-related complaints in 2022, inspections found no violations. The building has open Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2022 regarding required safety notices for gas leaks, heating system access, and carbon monoxide detection device requirements, though it is worth noting that no violations were issued for numerous 311 complaints inspected in April 2022, which included issues with ventilation systems, windows, intercoms, and unsanitary conditions including sewage.

The property has maintained a generally good record with rodent inspections, passing most inspections from 2011-2015, though there were instances of rat activity noted in 2011 and 2012. Recent bedbug reporting from 2024 shows no current infestations, and Environmental Control Board violations from 2019-2022 were resolved, including penalties related to unauthorized occupancy modifications and building maintenance issues.