443 State Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217

The four-story, eight-unit building at 443 State Street in Boerum Hill, owned by Laura Hobgood and constructed in 1910, has experienced recurring heating and hot water system issues over the past two years. Most recently, in December 2024, violations were issued regarding inadequate heat and hot water, specifically affecting apartment C1; similar issues affected both individual apartments and the entire building in March and November 2024. These heating system problems appear to be ongoing, with the most recent violations in December 2024 related to both heating system access and hot water service.

The building has also faced several maintenance challenges between 2022-2024, including plumbing issues (bathtub/shower and slow water leak), electrical problems (outlets/switches), and various building code violations. Notable violations from 2022 included issues with construction materials in the public hall, missing smoke detector requirements, gas leak notice requirements, and housing information notice requirements, though most of these were subsequently closed. The building's recent history shows consistent recording of maintenance issues, with 7 heat/hot water complaints in 2023-2024 alone, all categorized as emergencies.

Other building systems have experienced problems, including plumbing and electrical systems. However, it's worth noting that the building has maintained a strong record in pest management, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past seven consecutive years (2019-2025), and recent rodent inspections in 2018 and 2016 show improved conditions, with passed inspections following initial concerns in 2016. The current pattern of heating system violations, particularly the recent December 2024 violations regarding heating system access and hot water service, suggests ongoing challenges with building infrastructure maintenance.