661 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The three-story, two-family house at 661 Blake Avenue in East New York, owned by Ali Alwejehi and constructed in 1930, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with particular emphasis on heating systems. Notably, there were two verified heating complaints in 2021 (November and February) and another heating complaint in February 2022, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) sometimes unable to gain access to inspect the conditions.

The building has suffered from multiple power outages, with the most recent occurring in September 2021. Various general maintenance issues have been documented, including unsanitary garbage/recycling storage concerns, missing signage, and plumbing problems affecting the bathtub/shower facilities. Significant open violations remain as of 2023, including concerns about security and safety features such as a loose wood handrail in the public hall stairs and a skylight requiring wire mesh installation (both from April 2020), as well as security-related issues with the front entrance door lock (from June 2021).

Historical violations from 2018 indicate multiple maintenance needs within Apartment 1 on the second story, including repairs needed to plaster surfaces, wood floors, window sashes, and bathroom fixtures. The property has also experienced multiple instances of inspection access denial, particularly regarding illegal conversion complaints in 2021, which raises concerns about compliance with housing regulations. While rodent inspections in 2012 and 2019 resulted in passing grades, the pattern of repeated complaints and access denial situations suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and compliance verification.