299 Devoe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The three-story, four-unit tenement at 299 Devoe Street in East Williamsburg, owned by Manjula Mukhopadhyay, has experienced recurring issues with its heating system, as evidenced by multiple complaints between 2022 and 2024 regarding heat and hot water problems. Most recently, there were heating complaints in January 2024 and November 2024, both of which were addressed by HPD inspectors who confirmed restoration of services during their visits. The building underwent a significant violation inspection in November 2023, resulting in several violations including insufficient heat supply, an improperly installed air conditioning unit, and various maintenance issues in apartment 3L, all of which have since been certified as corrected.

The property has also faced other maintenance challenges, including reports of pest problems, lighting issues, and exterior pavement concerns throughout 2023. A serious safety violation related to a locked heating system access door was issued in November 2023, though it was subsequently certified as corrected in December 2023. The building's maintenance history reveals persistent infrastructure challenges, including electrical wiring concerns noted in September 2023 and a failure to file the 2020 external low-pressure inspection documentation, which remains an active violation as of June 2023.

Despite these issues, the property has maintained a consistent record of pest management, with no reported bedbug infestations in its most recent annual filings for the past several years. However, recent rodent inspections in October and November 2024 suggested rat activity in the building. The property has consistently demonstrated responsiveness to violations and complaints, with most issues being addressed and closed through proper certification, though access issues during inspections have been noted on multiple occasions. The building's age (constructed in 1920) and classification as an Old Law Tenement are consistent with its maintenance history, which reveals both routine and emergent building system challenges typical of older residential structures in New York City.