1655 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 31-unit, 4-story building at 1655 Union Street in Crown Heights, owned by Leroy Forde and constructed in 1923, has experienced ongoing maintenance issues, particularly with heating systems and water infrastructure. Most recently, between April 2025 and June 2025, there were documented problems with water leaks and multiple heat/hot water complaints affecting the entire building. These heating system complaints have been recurrent, with several emergency reports filed between January 2025 and June 2025, though some inspections found no violations.

The building has a history of various maintenance violations, with significant issues identified in December 2024 in apartment 4C, including problems with cockroach infestation, mold, defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and inadequate hot water supply. These issues were addressed through violation corrections in early 2025. The property's boiler and heating system have been a particular focus of complaints, with multiple MAC violations and Department of Buildings inspections noting issues with access and maintenance between late 2023 and 2025, though many of these complaints were found to warrant no violation upon inspection.

The building's management has been proactive in addressing pest control, with regular inspections showing no evidence of infestations, including bedbugs, from 2019 through 2025. Rodent inspections conducted between 2014 and 2025 consistently passed. While the building has faced various maintenance challenges, most violations have been addressed through correctional measures, with recent inspections showing continued attention to resolving these ongoing issues.