389 New Jersey Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The 2-family house located at 389 New Jersey Avenue in East New York, owned by Marcus Richardson, is a century-old (built in 1910) property that has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent months, particularly related to heating and electrical systems. Between April and June 2025, there were multiple urgent complaints about heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building, with violations being issued during April inspections.

The building also faced electrical problems, including a power outage in June 2025. A concerning pattern of maintenance issues is evident, with numerous complaints being filed in quick succession, suggesting ongoing difficulties with building systems. The property has multiple active violations from an October 2024 inspection of Apartment 1, including issues with carbon monoxide detectors, door frames, plumbing fixtures, and electrical systems, with several violations classified under New York City Housing Maintenance Code.

These violations include safety concerns such as exposed electrical wiring and defective electrical fixtures, with documented problems including water leaks, mold concerns, and various repairs needed for doors, ceilings, and plumbing fixtures. Additionally, there have been complaints regarding possible illegal conversions of the property, with inspection attempts in both late 2023 and early 2025 resulting in no access being gained for inspection. While the building passed rodent inspections in 2012 and 2019, the recent pattern of service requests and violations indicates persistent maintenance challenges that are particularly pronounced in 2025, including difficulties with obtaining access for proper inspections and corrections of reported issues.