2026 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 4-unit, 2-story former tenement building at 2026 Union Street, owned by Amalia Gabriel, has experienced persistent heating system issues, particularly during the 2023-2025 winter season. Between September 2023 and January 2025, there were seven heat and hot water complaints, all of which were classified as emergencies, with HPD reporting inability to gain access for inspection in most cases.

The building currently has multiple open violations from a December 2023 inspection that require attention, including problems with the roof causing leaks in the second-story public hall, deficient fire-retardant plaster in the same area, and inadequate hot water supply in apartment 2R. Additional violations pertain to missing required safety notices regarding smoke detectors and carbon monoxide devices in common areas, as well as bedbug reporting requirements.

The building's environmental and safety record shows ongoing concerns with rodent activity, with failed inspections reported in December 2022 and February 2023, though earlier inspections in 2017 and September 2018 had passed. Other maintenance issues include a non-emergency complaint in May 2022 regarding the building's intercom system. The combination of recurring heat system failures, open violations pertaining to basic building systems and safety requirements, and rat-related issues suggest a pattern of maintenance challenges that affect both resident comfort and building safety.