674 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The two-family house at 674 Lexington Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Paul Duvigneaud, has experienced recurring heating system issues over the past several years, with six documented complaints about heat and hot water problems between 2020 and early 2024. Notably, these complaints were primarily regarding either the entire building or individual apartments, with inspection access often being denied. The property has also faced various maintenance challenges, particularly in Apartment 2 on the first story.

Recent violations from August 2023 indicate problems with carbon monoxide detectors and a roach infestation, though these were certified as corrected by September 2023. Earlier, in July 2022, multiple issues were documented including mold (3-4 square feet) in the bathroom, a defective steam radiator valve, and hot water temperature exceeding 130 degrees - though some of these were subsequently addressed or closed. The building's record also shows attention to safety features, with inspections in 2020 regarding the fire escape and other safety systems, though no violations were found for the fire escape.

Multiple inspections between 2015 and 2025 have consistently passed for rodent control, indicating good pest management in recent years. Two complaints regarding an illegal curb cut or driveway were filed in 2021 and 2022 but were dismissed as no violations were warranted upon inspection. While the building has maintained regular rodent inspection compliance, the recurring heating system issues and past problems with mold, pest control, and safety systems suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The most recent heating system complaint in January 2024, which affected the entire building, continues this pattern of service disruptions, though it was closed due to lack of inspection access.