227 Sullivan Place, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The 27-unit, 4-story building at 227 Sullivan Place in Crown Heights, owned by Eleanor Gayle and built in 1923, has experienced numerous significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there has been a recurring pattern of heat and hot water problems, with multiple emergency complaints filed between January and February 2025 affecting the entire building. In January 2025, separate complaints regarding a slow water leak and ceiling plaster issues resulted in violations being issued.

More concerning is the status of Apartment 6B (December 2024 violations) which still has multiple open violations including inoperable carbon monoxide detectors, missing smoke detectors, defective window components, radiator issues, and security concerns. Additionally, Apartment D3 (August 2024 violations) has open issues related to rodent infestation and multiple electrical outlet problems. The building has also faced challenges with compliance regarding energy efficiency requirements, with multiple active violations since 2023-2024 for failure to file required benchmarking reports and display energy efficiency scores.

Historical records show consistent inspection passing rates for rodent control between 2011 and 2025, though there were two failed inspections in 2014. The building has been subject to several illegal conversion complaints between 2018-2024, with inspections typically resulting in no violations found, though the most recent July 2024 inspection had access denied. A notable heating system violation from 2018 involving multiple equipment issues resulted in a $3,125 penalty that remains due. While there have been various other maintenance requests and violations over the years ranging from plumbing to electrical and safety concerns, the persistent heat/hot water issues and safety violations in Apartment 6B and D3 are particularly significant.