719 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 4-story, 8-unit tenement building at 719 Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights, owned by Yossi Gordon and built in 1931, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple heating and hot water complaints between 2020-2022, with the most recent being a building-wide emergency complaint in April 2022 that required HPD inspection but could not gain access to verify the issues. The building has also faced significant water-related problems, particularly in September 2021 when there were multiple leak complaints including heavy flow and damp spots, leading to several violations.

Apartment 8 specifically underwent inspection in September 2021, revealing multiple violations related to water damage, mold, and necessary repairs to plastered surfaces and ceilings. The property has had various compliance issues, particularly regarding its Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) and use. Between 2020-2021, there were multiple Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations related to occupancy contrary to C of O records, particularly regarding first-floor usage as an office for the Chabad Campus, though these violations have since been resolved.

Most recently, in April 2023, there was an active ECB violation regarding an improperly extended curb cut creating hazards for pedestrians, with a penalty imposed. The building has maintained an active rodent control program, successfully passing inspections in 2024 and 2025, and has demonstrated proper bed bug management with no reported infestations or re-infestations in recent annual filings between 2021-2024. The building's maintenance history suggests recurring challenges with water-related issues and building systems, though recent inspections indicate improved conditions in terms of pest control and bed bug management.