57 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The 5-story residential building at 57 Graham Avenue in Williamsburg, owned by Fred Levine, has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues since early 2022. Most recently, from November 2024 through February 2025, there were multiple complaints (eight documented incidents) regarding heat and hot water problems, with tenants often reporting that service was restored by the time inspections were conducted. The building has also faced several significant violations, including two Class C violations from 2022 related to hot water service - one for Apartment 4B and another for the building's heating system access.

In 2021, multiple violations were documented for Apartment 4A, including defective carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, hot water issues, and a problem with self-closing doors. The elevator was out of service in 2018, creating hazardous conditions, though this issue was eventually resolved. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of heat and hot water-related complaints, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) responding to numerous emergency calls throughout 2025.

While more recent complaints have generally shown issues being resolved, the frequency of heating system problems remains concerning. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with six consecutive annual reports (2019-2024) showing zero infested units. Earlier violations from 2018 included issues with an unpermitted gas line installation and construction work not conforming to approved documents, though these were also resolved. The building's owner has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, consistently filing reports with no reported infestations or re-infestations.