2454 Benson Avenue
2454 Benson Avenue in Gravesend, Brooklyn, has 18 open HPD violations, 1 of them class C, and no rent-stabilized units are on its tax bill, as of Oct 25, 2026. StreetSpy grade: D (55/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 3 units · Built 1950
StreetSpy grade: D (Poor, 55/100)
- 1 immediately hazardous violation open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- No housing complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- No rent-stabilized units on the tax bill. Increases aren't capped by stabilization, though Good Cause Eviction may still limit them.
More open violations per unit than 8 in 10 Brooklyn buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (18 open, 1 class C), records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (No bedbug filing, 3 yr), records as of Oct 27, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
18 open violations: 1 class C (immediately hazardous), 10 class B, 7 class A. 1 issued in the last 12 months. 27 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2008-06-10. Newest violation issued 2026-05-01.
0 closed in the last 90 days. Median 973 days from issue to close for the 6 violations closed in the last 12 months.
1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (hallway). D26-17.10 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDING'S HEATING SYSTEM 1 STY PUBLIC HALL & ON BOILER ROOM DOOR., issued 2008-06-10. HPD violation 1151389
- Class B: Lighting defect (entrance). D26-19.07 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING NIGHT INSPECTION FIXTRUES PRESENT LIGHTS NOT ON., issued 2008-06-10. HPD violation 1151379
- Class B: Floor or stair defect (basement). D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE HANDRAIL 1 STY VESTIBULE TO BASEMENT., issued 2008-06-10. HPD violation 1151384
- Class B: No heat / heating defect (basement). D26-32.01 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE, BOILER ROOM BASEMENT EAST., issued 2008-06-10. HPD violation 1151381
- Class B: Garbage not removed (basement). D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE MATTRESS & EXCESSIVE STORAGE OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS BASEMENT EAST., issued 2008-06-10. HPD violation 1151382
- Class B: Missing or broken smoke / CO detector (basement). D26-20.08,20.09 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING BASEMENT WEST APT., issued 2008-06-10. HPD violation 1151383
- Class B: No heat / heating defect, kitchen. D26-10.01 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF GAS RANGE WASHING MACHINE & KITCHEN SINK BOILER ROOM BASEMENT EAST., issued 2008-06-10. HPD violation 1151380
- Class B: Roaches (basement). D26-13.03 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ROACHES BASEMENT APT WEST., issued 2008-06-10. HPD violation 1151385
311 housing complaints
0 in the last 12 months, 0 in 5 years.
Bedbugs
No bedbug filing on record for the last 3 years. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2024: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2023: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2022: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2021: No bedbug filing on record for this year
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 0 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (0 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units on the tax bill.
Owner and management
Owner: WEN247 LLC. Head officer: FANG HUA WU. Managing agent: FANG HUA WU. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Oct 28, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3068780044, HPD building ID 207872. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 25 Av (D), 3 min walk
- Bay Pkwy (D), 9 min walk
- Avenue U (N), 11 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 18 open (1 class C, 10 class B, 7 class A). 1 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | None | 0 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.