1382 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The two-family residence at 1382 Eastern Parkway in Brownsville, owned by Barry Prince, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2023. The property has a documented pattern of heating and hot water problems, with three emergency complaints filed in October, December 2023, and a plumbing/water supply issue in March 2023 that led to violations of the Housing Maintenance Code requiring proper hot water provision throughout the building.

The second-floor apartment has faced multiple challenges throughout 2023, including three rounds of pest infestations (specifically mice and roaches), flooring issues, and plumbing problems, with associated code violations still marked as open. The building has a concerning history of rodent activity, with documented rat presence in January 2019 and February 2016, though subsequent inspections in 2019 and 2016 respectively showed compliance. The property has also seen attempts at plumbing and gas utility work in mid-2023, though inspectors were unable to gain access during their final attempts.

Additional violations noted in August 2023 include lead paint hazards, plumbing issues, and pest infestations requiring remediation. Approximately 2-3 months after these inspections, a permit was finally issued in December 2023 for electrical work. The building's maintenance history raises concerns about overall habitability, with repeated heating system failures and ongoing pest issues, though some violations from earlier in 2023 had been addressed before the most recent housing inspections.