594 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

The three-story, two-unit building at 594 Vanderbilt Avenue in Prospect Heights, owned by El Dorado L.P. and constructed in 1880, has experienced several significant maintenance and regulatory issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring heat and hot water problems in 2025, with complaints filed in both January and February that were classified as emergencies, though inspectors from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development were unable to gain access to investigate these potentially serious conditions.

The property has also faced challenges with pest control, particularly in 2024-2025, including rodent activity noted in recent inspections (January and March 2025) and multiple reports of food establishment issues. Health department records show several food-related complaints between 2020 and 2025, including incidents of food poisoning and inspections for rodents, insects, or garbage. The building has outstanding violations related to external low-pressure inspections for 2018 and 2022, as well as an active Environmental Control Board violation from 2018 regarding an illegally installed awning with a penalty of $500.

Despite these issues, the building has maintained a history of no bedbug problems, with all three yearly reports from 2021 through 2023 indicating zero infested units. A concerning pattern of heat and hot water complaints in 2025, combined with ongoing rodent issues, suggests persistent maintenance challenges that affect resident comfort. However, there have been periods of consistency in building management, as evidenced by multiple "passed" results in rodent inspections between 2012 and 2018, though more recent inspections show a return of rodent activity.