555 18th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The two-story, four-unit residential building at 555 18th Street in Windsor Terrace, owned by Fan Miki and constructed in 1931, has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years, particularly related to its heating system. The property has documented heat and hot water complaints in September and October 2024, both involving the entire building, classified as emergency situations by the Housing Preservation and Development Department (HPD); however, inspectors were unable to gain access for verification.

More concerning is an active Environmental Control Board (ECB) violation from August 2024 regarding unauthorized work in the boiler room, specifically involving new gas valves and piping for a hot water heater installation without proper permits, resulting in a $1,250 penalty. The building has been under investigation for its failure to file mandatory annual bedbug reports, with four consecutive violations from 2021 to 2024 (2021-04-06, 2022-02-22, 2023-03-20, and 2024-04-03) still listed as open.

These violations indicate ongoing administrative non-compliance with housing maintenance code requirements. While there was a gas-related complaint in August 2024 that led to a violation being served, the building's most pressing issues appear to be centered around heating system reliability and the apparent pattern of unpermitted work involving its hot water system, suggesting possible deficiencies in building maintenance and oversight.