53 India Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222

The 4-story, 8-unit residential building at 53 India Street in Greenpoint, owned by Jan Kaim and constructed in 1931, has experienced recurring heating and plumbing issues throughout 2023. Most notably, the building has faced multiple heat and hot water outages between March and November 2023, with complaints reported through 311 services and subsequently investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

The most recent violations include inadequate heat supply and water leak issues in Unit 3R, along with mold concerns in the same apartment that has been classified as a Class B violation. The building has also experienced water supply problems, with five separate plumbing complaints documented between September and November 2023, though inspections found no violations in these cases. The property has an extensive history of heating and plumbing issues, with similar problems recorded in 2021 when tenants reported lack of heat and hot water.

Additional maintenance concerns have been documented, including entrance door issues and a notable incident in July 2021 involving unsanitary conditions related to pests. Compliance with bedbug reporting requirements shows no active infestations reported for the period from November 2022 to October 2023, while previous reports from 2020-2021 noted one eradicated unit. The building's systems and maintenance history indicates ongoing challenges with basic services, particularly regarding heating and water supply, though most recent violations have been promptly addressed or closed, with the exception of some open violations related to mold and public area conditions.