608 Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The three-story, two-family house at 608 Wilson Avenue in Bushwick, owned by Zevy Stein, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water across multiple years. Most recently, in December 2023, there were complaints regarding heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building, though inspectors from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) were unable to gain access to perform an inspection. This marks the building's first heat-related complaint in nearly four years.

Between 2018 and 2020, there were seven separate incidents involving heat and hot water complaints, primarily affecting individual apartments, with similar access issues preventing inspections in most cases. The building has also faced rodent-related concerns, with complaints in January and August 2023, though health department inspections in both instances found no violations. The property has passed multiple rodent inspections conducted between 2022 and 2025, most recently in April 2025. An investigation of a gas utility referral in early 2024 also resulted in inspectors being unable to gain access to the building.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of access-related issues during inspections, particularly regarding heat and hot water problems. While there have been numerous complaints over the years, it's notable that many were unable to be fully investigated due to access restrictions. The property has maintained basic compliance with health and safety inspections, as evidenced by passing multiple rodent inspections and having no recorded violations during the most recent health department inspections. The most recent heat and hot water complaint, now closed as of December 2023, appears to be an anomalous recurrence after a four-year period without similar issues, though the inability to complete an inspection limits the conclusions that can be drawn about the current building conditions.