2129 East 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229

The 3-story, 6-unit residential building at 2129 East 14th Street in Sheepshead Bay, owned by Xing Li Inc, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years. Most recently, in February 2025, the building received multiple emergency plumbing complaints related to basins/sinks, along with an immediate emergency paint/plaster complaint regarding ceilings. These complaints were notable as HPD was unable to complete inspections despite the emergency designation.

Prior to this, in 2024, there was a heavy flow water leak complaint and issues with an appliance (refrigerator) and unsanitary conditions (pests) that were investigated and closed without violations. The building has undergone several inspections and remediation efforts since 2021, revealing various maintenance concerns. Notably, in November 2023, multiple violations were documented regarding fire escape defects, self-closing doors, and encumbrances at public hall stairs, all of which were certified for correction.

Historical records show recurring pest control issues, with violations documented in 2021, though recent bedbug reports from 2022-2025 indicate no infestations during the most recent reporting periods. Other significant maintenance issues in recent years have included problems with building security (broken entrance door lock in 2021), public hall cleanliness (2021), and infrastructure concerns such as ceiling damage (2023). The building's age (built in 1927) combined with these documented issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, though many of the more recent violations have been addressed and closed through proper certification.