68 Beaver Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

68 Beaver Street, an 8-story, 88-unit residential building constructed in 2007 and owned by Kira Yearwood, has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly regarding heating systems and water-related problems. Most recently, in early 2025, there were three heat/hot water complaints, with one inspection finding no violations and another where access was not granted for inspection. The building has a pattern of heating system concerns, with multiple complaints filed between 2024-2025.

Water-related issues are notable, with violations issued in April 2024 for both heavy and slow leaks, and multiple building-wide complaints about water-related problems. The building's elevators have been a point of concern, with multiple violations and complaints between 2020-2022 related to service and safety features, including an active ECB violation from 2022 regarding non-functioning alarm and phone systems with a $6,250 penalty. Several apartments have documented maintenance issues, including open violations as of late 2024 in apartment 2B concerning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and in apartment 6D regarding roof leaks, while apartment 6F has reported problems with doors, intercom system, and various maintenance issues.

Mold has been documented as an issue, with multiple complaints and violations, though more recent inspections have shown the building to be passing rodent inspections since 2022. The building's management has generally responded to violations, with many being closed out, though some open violations remain, particularly regarding life safety systems like alarms and detectors. Multiple 311 and HPD inspections have taken place, showing a pattern of both emergency and non-emergency complaints being filed and addressed through the appropriate channels.