548 Amboy Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 2-story, 4-unit residential building at 548 Amboy Street in Brownsville, owned by Willie Bobbitt Jr, has experienced a series of concerning heat and hot water issues in recent months. Between February 23 and March 24, 2025, there were four documented incidents involving inadequate heat and hot water across different units, with the most recent complaint in March 2025 not yielding an inspection due to lack of access.

These complaints were classified as emergencies and resulted in at least one violation being issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The building is also facing a recurring administrative issue, with open violations indicating failure to file the required annual bedbug reports for four consecutive years from 2021 through 2024, despite the building being classified as a "NEW LAW TENEMENT." These violations, while not directly impacting resident safety, suggest potential oversight in building management and maintenance practices.

The building's history includes a permitted electrical work job issued in November 2019, but there are no other significant repairs or improvements on record. The pattern of heat and hot water service disruptions, particularly in the winter months, raises concerns about the building's heating system reliability. Notably, many of the recent heat-related complaints were either resolved through restoration of service during inspections or required residents to file new complaints if problems persisted, indicating potential communication gaps between residents and HPD regarding persistent issues.