1401 Avenue Y, Brooklyn, NY 11235

The two-story, four-unit residential building at 1401 Avenue Y in Sheepshead Bay, owned by Zhi Zhao, has had a notable history of maintenance issues, particularly in the early months of 2022. In February 2022, multiple complaints were filed and addressed by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) within days, covering various issues including pests, plumbing problems (toilet and bathtub/shower), appliance concerns (electric/gas range), and door/window maintenance. While all these complaints were closed with no violations issued, they indicated multiple simultaneous maintenance challenges.

Notably, during the same period, violations were recorded for Unit 2F regarding missing smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and defective self-closing doors, though these were subsequently closed. More recent inspections revealed ongoing compliance requirements, with an open violation as of April 2024 regarding the filing of the annual bedbug report, though previous bedbug reports from 2022 and 2023 showed no infested units during their respective reporting periods. A complaint about illegal work/permit issues was filed in February 2022, but inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate.

The building underwent various repairs and improvements in response to the numerous violations and complaints recorded throughout 2022, including the resolution of issues related to heat/hot water systems. The building's record shows a concentration of issues in early 2022, with fewer complaints and violations reported in subsequent years. The most recent bedbug report from 2023 indicated no current infestation cases, suggesting that previous pest issues may have been resolved, though the open violation regarding the bedbug report filing remains as of 2024.