33 Tapscott Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The two-family house at 33 Tapscott Street in Brownsville, owned by Moriyike Akintoye, was built in 1920 and has experienced recurring heating system issues over the past several years. Most notably, there have been seven separate complaints about heat and hot water problems between 2018 and 2023, with the most recent incident occurring in November 2023. Each time, HPD responded and was informed that the issues had been resolved, though tenants were advised to file new complaints if problems persisted.

The building has had some maintenance issues, particularly in apartment 1st floor, where multiple violations were documented in early 2021 regarding defective plaster surfaces, kitchen cabinets, and marble saddle, all of which were certified as corrected by March 2021. Previous violations include a November 2018 violation for not posting proper carbon monoxide detector requirements in the common area, and a November 2018 pest control issue regarding roaches and mice in apartment 2. Water-related issues have emerged periodically, including a heavy flow water leak complaint in January 2021, though no violations were issued following the inspection.

The building's recent history appears more stable in terms of pest control, with bedbug inspections from 2022-2025 reporting zero infested units in each annual filing. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections between 2016-2017, with the most recent inspections showing compliance with rodent control requirements. While the heating system has been a recurring concern, especially during the colder months, most recent filings indicate no major ongoing infestations or significant violations. The building's age and history suggest regular maintenance is required, particularly regarding the heating system.