728 Leonard Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222

The 4-story, 8-unit residential building at 728 Leonard Street in Greenpoint, owned by Mame Diarra Sylla, has experienced significant ongoing maintenance issues, particularly concerning heat and basic utilities. Most recently, in November 2023, there was an emergency heat/hot water complaint that resulted in HPD violations. This follows a troubling pattern, as similar heat/hot water issues were reported throughout the building in 2018 and 2019, all of which resulted in closed complaints but with access issues preventing proper inspections.

The building shows concerning maintenance trends, with multiple violations currently open as of December 2024 in apartment 3R, including serious issues such as reported electrical hazards (exposed wiring), pest infestations (mice and roaches), water leaks, and various structural and maintenance deficiencies (broken tiles, floor problems, and window damage). Historical data reveals a long-standing pest management challenge, with documented rat activity in the building as recently as 2017. The building's systems maintenance appears inconsistent, evidenced by an active violation for failure to file the required 2017 boiler inspection report.

While bedbug reports from 2022-2024 show no active infestations during the reporting periods, the overall pattern of maintenance complaints - particularly regarding heat/hot water systems - suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges. The building's inspection history indicates multiple instances where inspectors were unable to gain access to units for verification of complaints, which limits the ability to fully evaluate the building's conditions. The property has also faced some structural concerns, with a building shaking/vibration complaint filed in December 2024, though inspectors were again unable to gain access for verification.