469 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The 4-story, 6-unit residential building at 469 Tompkins Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Andrewlyn Winningham, has a significant history of maintenance issues, particularly regarding its heating and hot water systems. Most notably, during October 2022, the building experienced repeated heating system failures, with multiple emergency complaints filed and six inspections conducted by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), resulting in violations being issued.

The building's heating system has been a persistent concern, with multiple complaints about heat and hot water issues recorded throughout 2022 and 2024. More recently, significant boiler-related violations emerged, with the Department of Buildings (DOB) issuing penalties in 2024 for failure to provide access to the boiler room and improper installation of a new Crown boiler, including multiple safety concerns such as unsupported flue pipes and missing safety equipment. The building has also faced several general maintenance challenges, including plumbing issues (with emergency complaints in 2024), code violations related to encumbrances in public halls, and periodic problems with temperature monitoring equipment.

While the building's bedbug and rodent inspections have shown recent compliance (0 infested units reported in bedbug filings for 2023-2024, and passing rodent inspections in 2022 and 2024), there were multiple periods of rodent activity noted between 2011-2016. Historical records indicate ongoing boiler violation issues from 2019 through 2024, including problems with registration, safety features, and access for inspections. The building was constructed in 1872 and has undergone various modifications over time, with more recent concerns focusing on boiler maintenance and heating system reliability.