433 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

This 26-unit, 6-story residential building located at 433 3rd Avenue in Gowanus, constructed in 2009, has experienced ongoing heat and hot water issues, with three separate complaints noted in 2024-2025 (February, January, and December). While violations were issued following the most recent complaint in February 2025, HPD was unable to gain access to inspect the earlier January and December complaints. The building has a documented history of elevator-related concerns, with multiple complaints filed between 2018-2021 regarding single device operation and no alternate service, though inspections generally found no violations or access issues.

Notable violations in 2020 affected apartment 6A and included issues with plastered surfaces, roof leaks, and smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, though these were certified as corrected. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations since 2017, with zero reported cases in the annual filings between 2019-2024. While there was one rodent sighting complaint in 2019, subsequent inspections passed.

The building's management has faced multiple administrative violations over the years, including failure to display energy efficiency scores and submit required annual reports (which were eventually dismissed or resolved). Minor building infrastructure issues have been documented, such as a plumbing problem with the steam pipe/riser in 2020, but these were addressed with no violations issued upon inspection. The building's recent history (2023-2025) shows persistent heating system challenges, which appear to be the most significant ongoing maintenance concern, while other infrastructure issues (elevator, plumbing) and administrative violations have been generally addressed through appropriate channels. The property has consistently demonstrated compliance with bedbug management requirements and maintains a relatively clean maintenance record aside from the recurring heat-related issues.