458 Miller Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The two-family house at 458 Miller Avenue in East New York, owned by Eli Maor, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most recently, in late 2024, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding plumbing (toilets), electrical issues, and an electric/gas range problem, though HPD inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate these complaints. The building has faced persistent plumbing and electrical problems, with similar issues reported in September 2024, including toilet problems, heavy water leaks, and electrical outlet/switch concerns.

A power outage in November 2024 also required HPD intervention. The property has open housing maintenance code violations from 2019-2024, including concerns about water temperature exceeding 130 degrees, non-functional carbon monoxide detectors, and broken kitchen cabinet doors in the first-floor apartment. Additional issues have been documented, including unsanitary conditions related to pests in September 2024, and concerns about illegal basement modifications.

The Department of Buildings investigation in 2024-2025 found evidence of unauthorized construction in the basement, including living spaces, plumbing fixtures, and an unlawful gas range, resulting in an active Environmental Control Board violation with a $1,250 penalty. While rodent inspections have shown improvement, with passing results in 2012, 2019, and 2022, there was reported rat activity in 2019. The building's management has struggled to address these recurring issues, as evidenced by multiple inspection attempts being unable to gain building access, particularly for recently reported plumbing and electrical concerns.