657 Meeker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

The four-story, nine-unit building at 657 Meeker Avenue in Greenpoint, owned by Gabe Stone, has experienced recurring maintenance issues since 2023, with the most pressing concerns revolving around water-related problems. Between September 2023 and August 2024, there were multiple water-related complaints, including heavy flow leaks, slow leaks, and plumbing issues, with varying degrees of severity. Notably, there were also safety concerns, such as a broken window guard reported in February 2024, and unsanitary conditions including mold and pest infestations reported in early 2024 and September 2023, respectively.

While the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) conducted inspections for some of these complaints, no violations were issued for the mold and slow water leak incidents in January 2024, and access was not granted for several other complaints, resulting in their closure without resolution. The building has a history of heat and hot water issues, with a complaint recorded in March 2021, though this was also closed due to lack of access for inspection. On a positive note, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with official reports from 2021 through 2024 showing zero affected units.

Additionally, while there were some rodent inspection issues in 2011 (with an initial failure followed by a passing compliance inspection), this was over a decade ago and appears to be an isolated incident in the building's history. The most recent complaints from 2024 primarily involved intercom system issues, plumbing problems, and safety concerns, with the majority being categorized as either emergency or non-emergency situations. The pattern of recent complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly with water-related issues and building systems like intercoms, though it's important to note that not all complaints have resulted in violations or confirmed issues upon inspection.