600 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The two-family building at 600 Empire Boulevard in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Chana Bluming, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been three heat and hot water-related emergencies reported throughout November 2023, all affecting the entire building, though records indicate some resolution was achieved regarding heat and hot water restoration.

More recently, in late 2024, a substantial water leak was reported, classified as an emergency with heavy flow, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection. The building has also faced compliance challenges, with open Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) violations for failing to file the required annual bedbug report in 2021, 2022, 2023, and most recently in 2024. An April 2025 inspection related to boiler issues resulted in no violations being warranted, though the complaint was initially concerning a defective or inoperative system.

The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of emergency-level issues, particularly regarding essential services like heat, hot water, and plumbing, with the most recent problems occurring as recently as mid-2025. While there are no current rodent control issues (the last inspection in 2011 showed passing results), the ongoing bedbug reporting compliance violations suggest potential challenges in maintaining proper pest management procedures. The building's documented issues indicate a persistent pattern of maintenance and compliance challenges, particularly regarding essential services and required reporting procedures, though many of these issues are addressed through standard complaint and violation resolution processes.