288 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The 8-unit, 3-story building at 288 New York Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Abdul Muritala, is a converted Class A structure dating back to 1899. The property has experienced recurring infrastructure issues in 2025, particularly concerning water supply, with multiple complaints logged through 311 and HPD regarding plumbing problems that remain concerning as of mid-2025. The building has faced ongoing heat and hot water maintenance challenges, with both apartment-specific and building-wide issues reported this year.

Recent violations from 2024 indicate safety concerns in apartment 1F, including two open Class C violations regarding defective self-closing doors, though other previously noted violations regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were corrected. The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of delayed responses to inspection requests, as noted in several HPD inspection reports where access could not be gained. Water supply problems have emerged as a persistent issue, with multiple emergency complaints filed and subsequently closed, usually due to access issues during inspections.

The property has maintained current bedbug and rodent inspection records, with recent filings showing no bedbug infestations. However, there are several active violations related to boiler inspections that have not been filed since 2020, indicating potential compliance issues with required maintenance reporting. A rodent inspection in May 2025 passed, though previous inspections in 2023 showed rat activity. The building's age and frequency of plumbing-related complaints suggest ongoing challenges with basic infrastructure, while safety violations in 1F regarding doors indicate maintenance deficiencies that require attention.