678 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The two-family house at 678 Central Avenue in Bushwick, currently owned by Ismael Feliciano, has exhibited several concerning maintenance issues over the past year, with the most significant being recurring heat and hot water problems. Two emergency complaints were filed regarding the entire building's heat and hot water systems in November 2024, though these issues were reportedly resolved before inspections could be completed. The building has also faced multiple violations related to unsanitary conditions in late 2023, including problems with pests, mold, and garbage storage, though rodent inspections in 2022-2025 have consistently passed.

In September 2023, several violations were issued concerning various maintenance issues, including problems with the refrigerator, walls, doors, and paint/plaster conditions across different areas and units. The building has an open violation from August 2024 regarding a defective electrical light fixture in the first-story vestibule, and a missing smoke detector violation in unit 2. The property's history includes some positive maintenance indicators, such as passing rodent inspections from 2020 to 2025, and no reported bedbug infestations or eradication efforts in the past five years.

Historical records show past issues with the boiler system, with a defective equipment complaint in November 2021 that required corrective action, and a violation for failure to maintain the building in 2021 that was subsequently addressed. While the building has maintained a pattern of passing rodent inspections, the recent cluster of maintenance issues in 2023-2024, particularly regarding heat systems and unsanitary conditions, suggests areas requiring ongoing attention, though many violations from late 2023 show as having been closed, with some requiring further monitoring through official channels. The building's age (built in 1910) and current configuration as a two-unit structure are typical for the neighborhood.