2135 East 13th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229

2135 East 13th Street is a 6-unit, 3-story residential building in Sheepshead Bay dating back to 1926 and currently owned by Zong Yang. The property has faced recurrent heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints throughout 2024-2025 indicating problems with these essential services, particularly in October 2024 and December 2024 when units experienced significant disruptions.

In late 2024, the building underwent inspections that identified several maintenance issues requiring attention, particularly affecting the third-floor unit (3F) where violations were documented for pest infestations (both roaches and mice), as well as problems with window frames, walls requiring plaster and paint work, and electrical fixtures. The building's record shows a pattern of HPD (Housing Preservation and Development) complaints that often couldn't be addressed due to access issues, limiting the ability to verify and resolve reported problems. These included complaints about electrical outlets, plaster issues, and window frames.

Additionally, there are environmental concerns documented in 2019 regarding blocked egress pathways and fire escape obstructions, suggesting previous safety compliance challenges. While the property has maintained an active bedbug prevention program with no reported infestations from 2019 through 2024, more recently there appears to be an outstanding violation related to low pressure inspection certification that has not been resolved as of 2024. The building's maintenance history indicates recurring issues with basic services and infrastructure, particularly affecting resident comfort and safety, with many complaints requiring multiple reports before resolution.