229 Duffield Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

229 Duffield Street, a 19-story residential building constructed in 2009 in Downtown Brooklyn, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly during 2022. The most concerning problems occurred in mid-2022, with multiple reports of heavy water leaks and mold issues, some categorized as emergency situations that required HPD intervention. Specifically, violations were issued regarding a broken or defective mechanical ventilation system in Apartment 504.

The building has also faced recurring heat and hot water problems, evidenced by three separate complaints in early 2021, though inspectors were often unable to gain access for verification. Other notable issues include a food spoilage complaint in 2018, various ventilation and unsanitary condition complaints throughout 2021-2022, and a smoking violation in 2021. The building's maintenance history shows some progress in recent years, with no reported bedbug infestations since 2020, and rodent inspections between 2018-2019 consistently passed.

More recently, multiple violations regarding the failure to file external low pressure inspections from 2018-2022 were issued in 2023, though these were ultimately dismissed. The property management has faced scrutiny for not submitting required documentation, as evidenced by a December 2022 ECB violation related to exterior wall inspections. While some violations have been promptly addressed and closed, including a significant ventilation system violation in 2022, there remains a pattern of recurring maintenance issues that have impacted resident comfort and safety.