227 13th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

227 13th Street is a 5-story, 25-unit New Law tenement building in South Slope, built in 1914 and currently owned by Prashanth Rayapudi. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly in 2024-2025, with multiple emergency and non-emergency complaints. Most notably, there have been several documented problems with heat and hot water systems in 2024 and 2025, including a violation for excessively hot water (over 130 degrees) in April 2024 affecting apartment B4.

The building has faced significant plumbing challenges, with multiple complaints about steam pipes/risers, water supply issues, heavy water leaks, and unsanitary sewage conditions. In March-April 2025 alone, there were at least six different maintenance complaints that were investigated by HPD but did not result in findings of housing code violations. The property has a history of violations and complaints related to unauthorized work and maintenance issues.

In 2021, there were multiple complaints about construction work without proper permits, including plumbing and electrical work, which resulted in Environmental Control Board violations with fines totaling $4,100, though records indicate these were resolved. A tenant safety inspection was conducted in March 2024, which led to an Oath Violation. The building has consistently demonstrated good pest control management, with no reported bedbug infestations in the last five years and recent rodent inspections showing passing results, though there was one instance of rat activity noted in 2021. While the building has faced various maintenance challenges, regular inspections and prompt responses to complaints suggest ongoing efforts to address these issues, with most violations being properly certified as corrected.