563 Warren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217

The 8-unit, 4-story building at 563 Warren Street in Gowanus, owned by Abraham Sandberg and constructed in 1959, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past several years. Between 2019 and 2022, there were at least nine documented heat/hot water complaints, with several requiring emergency response from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). Most recently, in 2022, there were multiple complaints about heat and hot water issues, with violations issued during an inspection of apartment 4R in July 2022.

The building also underwent significant scrutiny in 2019 when a complaint about the boiler room's condition resulted in an ECB violation for debris and ventilation issues. The building has had various maintenance violations, including defective self-closing doors in the first-floor vestibule (October 2022) and issues with hot water availability in multiple apartments. On a more positive note, the building has maintained an excellent record regarding bedbug infestations, with zero reported cases in the past seven years (2019-2025).

Additionally, four rodent inspections conducted between 2018 and 2019 resulted in passing grades, indicating effective pest management. The building underwent several safety compliance checks, including the rectification of flower pot obstructions on fire escapes (2019) and the installation of proper safety notices regarding gas leaks and housing information guides (2019-2020). While the building has experienced periodic maintenance issues, particularly relating to heat and hot water systems, recent years have shown improvements in some areas, with no bedbug infestations reported since 2019 and successful resolution of various safety violations.