164 Underhill Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

The 4-unit residential building at 164 Underhill Avenue in Prospect Heights, owned by Chesky Engel, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with a particular pattern of heating system problems in late 2023. Between December 7 and December 12, 2023, there were multiple complaints and violations related to inadequate heat and hot water, including a specific Class C violation issued on December 11 for inadequate heat supply in apartment 3F.

More recently, in November 2024, a wiring-related complaint was filed but could not be properly inspected by HPD due to access issues. The building has also demonstrated some concerns regarding safety systems, with violations in 2023-2024 related to heating system access and self-closing doors in apartment 3F, though most earlier issues, including 2021 violations for mold and smoke detector concerns in unit 3R, have been resolved. The property has maintained a consistent record of compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2020, with no reported infestations or re-infestations in any of the five annual filings.

Additionally, rodent inspections conducted in 2023, 2024, and 2025 have all resulted in passing grades. A historical review shows a full stop work order issued in 2018 related to construction enforcement, and in 2023, there was a complaint about illegal hotel rooms that could not be investigated due to access issues. The building's heating system has emerged as the most persistent maintenance challenge, particularly during the winter months, though many of the violations and complaints have been promptly addressed.