449 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

The four-story, three-unit residential building at 449 Court Street in Carroll Gardens, owned by David Cohen and built in 1920, has experienced recurring central heating and hot water system issues over the past several years, with six documented heat/hot water complaints between 2020 and 2023, most recently in November 2023. The building has also undergone several inspections related to food establishment regulations, particularly in 2023, with multiple complaints regarding rodent/insect/garbage issues that were subsequently addressed.

In terms of violations, the property has faced several Building Department and Environmental Control Board citations, particularly in 2021, regarding failure to comply with commissioners' orders and proper job sign-off requirements, though most of these violations have been resolved. Notable recent events include a boiler-related complaint in November 2023 (with inspector unable to gain access), a building stability complaint in April 2024 (no violation found) and a construction-related complaint in June 2023. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with all five annual bedbug reports from 2019 through 2024 showing zero instances of infestation or required eradication.

Inspections conducted in 2022 specifically for rodent control show compliance with health department requirements. The property experienced significant administrative interaction between 2020 and 2021, with several situations requiring follow-up inspections due to initial access problems, particularly regarding building permits and work compliance verification. While the building's age and history show typical issues for an NYC tenement, the most pressing recurring concern appears to be the heating and hot water system, which has required multiple HPD interventions and complaints over the past several years.