1445 Pacific Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The 8-unit, 4-story tenement building at 1445 Pacific Street in Crown Heights, owned by Ismene Speliotis, has been facing ongoing challenges with its heating and hot water systems, particularly evident during 2024 when multiple emergency complaints were filed. There were eight separate complaints about building-wide heat and hot water issues between March and April 2024, with varying outcomes of inspection attempts and tenant confirmations about restoration. While some complaints were resolved, they indicate a persistent system problem.

The building's maintenance record shows some structural and safety concerns, particularly from a late 2023 inspection that revealed issues including a roach infestation in Apartment 2A, obstructed fire escape access due to flower pots on the 2nd-story balcony, and a missing or defective fire door in the 1st-story public hall. Notable safety violations remained as of late 2023, including a problematic key-operated door lock leading to a fire escape window in Apartment 2A. The building's maintenance history shows recurring rodent activity, with three inspections in 2024-2025 (most recently in July 2025) confirming rat presence, though the property has a record of addressing these issues through bait application in past years. The building's plumbing systems have required attention, as evidenced by a September 2024 complaint about a basin/sink issue, which was resolved promptly.

However, the more pressing concerns relate to the heating system, which has generated multiple tenant complaints and required several HPD inspections and interventions throughout 2024. On a positive note, the building has maintained a bedbug-free status in recent inspections from 2020 to 2025, with no reported infestations or cases of re-infestation. The property has secured two plumbing permits (issued in 2019 and 2020) through the Department of Buildings, indicating some level of infrastructure maintenance. Regular 311 service requests and housing maintenance code violations have prompted responses from housing authorities, suggesting an active monitoring of building conditions, though some violations have required multiple follow-ups to address.