217 Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The two-family house at 217 Sheffield Avenue in East New York, owned by Tom Amrossi, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues since 2018, with particular emphasis on heating and plumbing systems. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints, with five separate reports between August 2018 and December 2022, though the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to gain access for inspections on several occasions.

The most recent incident occurred in December 2022, when multiple emergency plumbing-related issues were reported, including problems with water supply, radiator, basin/sink, and additional infrastructure concerns like ceiling plaster and window frame issues. An apparent pattern of similar problems emerged during this period, with duplicate complaints being filed by different tenants. The building's most recent service request, received in July 2023, concerned water supply issues, though HPD was again unable to gain access for inspection.

This pattern of service request access issues is notable, as it suggests potential challenges with building access coordination. While the HPD case files indicate that some of these complaints were ultimately resolved, the recurring nature of the heating, hot water, and plumbing problems over multiple years raises questions about the building's overall maintenance stability. The structure, built in 1930, remains a two-story building with two apartments, and while it has maintained its original classification as a 2-FAMILY HOUSE, recent records show that unit access for inspections has been a persistent challenge during complaint investigations.