798 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

798 Washington Avenue, a 4-story, 8-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Prospect Heights and owned by Sanford Nager, has experienced recurring heating system issues in recent months, with multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints filed between December 14 and 29, 2024, including several duplicates of building-wide problems. Most recently, while some complaints were verified and closed with heat and hot water restoration confirmed, the pattern of complaints suggests ongoing system challenges.

The building has a documented history of maintenance issues, particularly in 2022, when violations were issued for water leaks and ceiling problems in Apartment 1, and other maintenance needs were identified including defective glass panes at building entrances. The property, built in 1910, has maintained a relatively clean record for pests, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past five years (2020-2024), and recent rodent inspections in 2025, 2024, and 2023 have passed, following several years of rat activity between 2019 and 2021. The building's historical maintenance record shows periodic issues with basic services and infrastructure, including a heat/hot water complaint in late 2021 that was resolved with tenant confirmation.

In 2022, multiple violations were documented requiring repairs and maintenance to various building systems and surfaces. The property has undergone numerous inspections to address various complaints, with most issues being resolved through documented corrections, though some violations from 2022 regarding building entrance glass panes remained open as of the last available data. While there have been significant maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heating systems, the building has demonstrated compliance with recent rodent inspections and maintained a bedbug-free status for several years, though consistent monitoring of building systems appears to be an ongoing necessity based on the frequency of service requests.