400 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

400 6th Avenue is a 4-story, 17-unit tenement building located in Park Slope, Brooklyn, built in 1905 and currently owned by Prashanth Rayapudi. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues in recent months, with multiple complaints filed between January-June 2025, resulting in violations being issued. These utility problems are particularly noteworthy, as they affect the entire building and have persisted despite multiple service requests.

The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, including water leaks, pest issues, and unsanitary conditions, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code Complaints filed in June 2025. Apartment 1C has been the focus of several violations from 2022-2023, including issues with hot water temperature, water leaks, and plaster/paint damage. The building's history reveals a pattern of maintenance concerns, with violations related to fire escape maintenance, hot water issues, and various building code violations documented between 2018-2024.

Notable incidents include four Environmental Control Board violations in 2019 regarding construction safety and tenant rights, though these were subsequently resolved. The property has undergone several permit applications and inspections, with work typically being issued for electrical and plumbing modifications. While the building has demonstrated some responsiveness to violations and complaints, as shown by their eventual closure, the frequency and persistence of certain issues, particularly related to heating and sanitation, suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and systems. Recent bedbug and rodent inspections indicate that pest management remains an area of concern, with the most recent bedbug report (2023-2024) showing one infested unit, though this appears to be an isolated occurrence based on previous years' data.