369 Pacific Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217

This four-story, nine-unit Old Law Tenement building at 369 Pacific Street in Boerum Hill, owned by Joel Yacoob, has been experiencing persistent heat and hot water system issues throughout 2024-2025. Between April and May 2025 alone, there were multiple complaints about building-wide heat and hot water problems, with HPD inspectors frequently unable to gain access to units for proper evaluation. The building's history shows this is not a new issue, with similar complaints documented in November 2024 and earlier, including some instances where heat and hot water were reported restored during inspections.

The building has also faced several maintenance challenges, as evidenced by open violations from 2024-2025. These include defective fire escape treads (2021), a broken entrance door latch (2024), and exterior deterioration including cement spalling on the third story wall (2024). Additionally, there are two active DOB violations from June 2023 regarding unfiled low-pressure inspection reports for 2018 and 2019. The building has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2021-2023, showing no infestations during the reporting periods.

Historical records from 2014-2016 indicated issues with rodent activity, though the most recent inspection in 2016 showed compliance. The property has had some notable enforcement actions, including ECB violations in 2019 related to façade maintenance issues, though these were resolved. Multiple HPD and DOB records indicate ongoing attention to building systems and maintenance, with some violations being dismissed or paid, suggesting active management of the property's upkeep. While the building's age (built in 1889) and historic designation as an Old Law Tenement would likely present typical maintenance challenges, the recurring nature of the heat/hot water issues and some of the more recent violations warrant attention in terms of building maintenance patterns.