235 Livonia Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 4-story, 18-unit tenement building at 235 Livonia Avenue in Brownsville, owned by Hani Alsaedi, has experienced several significant maintenance challenges in recent years. Between April and May 2025, the building faced multiple electrical issues, including power outages and inadequate lighting, for which violations were issued. The property has also demonstrated ongoing difficulties with heat and hot water provision, particularly in April 2025, when multiple complaints were filed and resulted in violation notices.

These recent utility issues followed a pattern of maintenance concerns, including an active rat infestation as noted in inspections from March and April 2025, and previous rodent activity documented through various inspections from 2023 to 2025. The building's condition has been marked by some persistent deficiencies, particularly in the interior of apartment 2A. In late 2024, multiple violations were documented regarding water leaks and mold conditions in the bathroom and hallway ceilings, as well as issues with plaster surfaces requiring repair and proper repainting. There are also three active violations from 2023-2024 related to low-pressure inspection filings that remain open.

Historical complaints show a variety of issues over the years, including a bedbug-free record from 2019 through 2023, various electrical and plumbing complaints (most of which were closed with no violations found), and some concerns about building access and unauthorized work that were investigated but not substantiated. The building's ownership has maintained a consistent pattern of requesting and receiving various permits for construction and maintenance work from 2019 through 2021, primarily related to electrical systems. While some improvements have been attempted, the recurring nature of utility problems and recent rodent activity suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. Though recent bedbug inspections show no infestations, the building continues to face documented issues with heat, hot water, and electrical systems, as evidenced by multiple violation notices and service requests.