228 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

228 Livingston Street is a 4-story, 2-family residential building located in Boerum Hill, built in 1920 and currently owned by Jay Gelb. The property experienced significant heating and hot water system issues in October 2020, with multiple tenant complaints over a three-week period affecting the entire building, though these were generally reported as resolved by HPD following tenant confirmations of restoration. Additionally, there were concerns about cooking gas issues during this same period.

The building underwent several maintenance inspections in late 2020, revealing multiple violations that were subsequently addressed, including problems with hot water supply in the 4th-story apartment (Apartment 3), mold issues in the first floor vestibule, and various structural and safety concerns in public areas such as broken stairs and plaster damage. Recent inspections of the building have shown no significant pest issues, with the most recent bedbug reports from 2023-2025 indicating zero infested units. The property has maintained its basic infrastructure, passing a rodent inspection in 2013.

Multiple permits were issued between July 2020 and February 2021, suggesting ongoing maintenance and improvement work was conducted during and following the heating system crisis. The building was also inspected regarding COVID-19 compliance in September 2020, with no violations recorded. While the heat and hot water issues in October 2020 represented a significant challenge for the building, subsequent violations have been addressed, and there have been no recurring patterns of similar system failures in the years since.