689 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

The 21-unit, 4-story commercial building at 689 Vanderbilt Avenue in Prospect Heights, built in 1895 and currently owned by Divya Rashad, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in early 2025, there were complaints about lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection. The building has a history of rodent-related concerns, with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene finding no violations in 2021 and responding to complaints in 2019, while more recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 passed with no issues noted.

A 2018 violation related to the boiler room's fresh air fan and chimney access resulted in a $500 penalty, though this appears to have been resolved. Currently, there is an active complaint from April 2024 regarding Local Law 188/17 compliance inspections. The building has consistently demonstrated good pest management practices, with official bedbug reports from 2019-2024 showing no infested units, and regular inspections indicating effective eradication efforts.

The building's maintenance history shows some concerning patterns, particularly regarding heating system maintenance, as evidenced by the recent heat/hot water complaints. However, the property has maintained compliance with pest management protocols, as evidenced by the regular bedbug reporting showing no infestations, and recent rodent inspections indicating improved conditions. A 2021 violation regarding failure to display energy efficiency ratings was ultimately dismissed in 2023. The property has undergone various inspections and investigations over the years, with most resulting in no violations or successful resolution of issues, though the ongoing complaint regarding Local Law 188/17 compliance is noteworthy.