717 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

717 Carroll Street is a 4-story, 8-unit old law tenement building located in Park Slope, built in 1920 and currently owned by Chris Arlia. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water stability, particularly evident in 2025, when five separate complaints were filed between January and March, with at least three instances of HPD being unable to gain access for inspection.

This pattern of heat and hot water complaints spans several years, with similar issues recorded in 2020, 2019, 2022, and most notably in early 2025, suggesting an ongoing and unresolved infrastructure challenge. The building recently underwent inspections in 2023-2024, resulting in multiple violations in apartment 4L related to plaster and paint conditions in various rooms and hallways, including defective surfaces and improper caulking around window moldings, though these violations were subsequently certified as corrected. Two violations were issued in 2023 regarding failure to file external low pressure inspections for 2021 and 2022, though these were dismissed.

The building's maintenance record shows some positive aspects, including passing rodent inspections in 2018 and 2023, and a consistent pattern of reporting zero bedbug infestations in annual reports from 2020 through 2024. However, the repeated heat and hot water issues, particularly concentrated in early 2025, remain the most significant concern, indicating potential ongoing challenges with the building's heating infrastructure. The property has demonstrated some responsiveness to violations, as evidenced by the certification of repairs in 4L by April 2024, though the pattern of heat-related complaints suggests more systemic issues may persist.