68 Diamond Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222

The 4-story, 8-unit tenement building at 68 Diamond Street in Greenpoint, owned by Dominic Skrkon and constructed in 1928, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past three years, with particular emphasis on heat and hot water system problems. From late 2023 through 2025, there have been multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water outages, including at least seven separate incidents requiring HPD intervention, with violations issued in 2025. More recently, in March 2025, a water leak complaint was filed, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection.

The building currently has several open Housing Maintenance Code violations, including issues related to safety equipment such as smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 4L, as well as a bedbug report filing requirement. The building's maintenance history reveals persistent infrastructure challenges, particularly with the heating system, which is subject to emergency complaints. There are also active violations related to external low-pressure inspections for 2018-2023, indicating possible neglect of this important safety requirement.

A plumbing-related complaint in 2021 resulted in a Full Stop Work Order being served in March 2022. Previous violations from 2023-2024 indicate various safety and maintenance concerns, including problems with self-closing doors and security features, particularly affecting building access. While some violations from earlier periods have been closed, including electrical lighting issues and certain heat/hot water matters, the pattern of complaints suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance responsiveness.