600 Thomas S Boyland St, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 4-unit, 2-story building at 600 Thomas S Boyland St in Brownsville, owned by Bertha Cummins and constructed in 1930, has a concerning and persistent pattern of heat and hot water issues over the past five years. From late 2020 through early 2023, there were at least nine documented complaints regarding inadequate heat and hot water, with multiple instances involving entire building outages. The most recent complaints in early 2023 (January and February) were particularly problematic as the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to gain access to inspect the reported conditions. While heat and hot water were reportedly restored in some cases, the frequency and nature of these complaints indicate an ongoing maintenance challenge.

The building has also required attention to its bedbug reporting obligations, with multiple violations recorded between 2019 and 2024 for failing to file the required annual bedbug report. Other open violations from 2019 include issues with self-closing doors at the entrance and vestibule, as well as concerns about fire retardant materials in the public hall. The most recent bedbug report filing for the period 2022-2023 indicates no infested units, though this requirement was reportedly met only in July 2024. A plumbing issue was documented in October 2020, but no violations were found following inspection.

Despite these concerns, the property's earlier rodent inspection in 2010 was passed. The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive management, with multiple service requests going uninspected due to access issues. While some issues have been resolved, the ongoing nature of heat and hot water complaints, coupled with the bedbug reporting violations, suggests systematic oversight challenges. Ultimately, the records indicate a building that has experienced recurring infrastructure issues over the past five years, particularly relating to basic services like heat and hot water, while also facing compliance challenges regarding pest management reporting requirements.