440 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The three-story, two-family house at 440 Blake Avenue in Brownsville, owned by Maureen Assoumou and constructed in 2005, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, with particular concerns about heating, electrical systems, and water-related problems. Between March 2023 and January 2024, the building suffered multiple heat and hot water outages affecting apartment 2, with three instances where HPD could not access the unit for inspection.

The most recent service request, from January 2024, resulted in open violations for inadequate heat and hot water supply, as well as roof leakage affecting the ceiling. Additional 2023 problems included electrical outages (with violations issued in December 2023), mold issues, plumbing concerns (including radiator and water supply problems), and evidence of a rat infestation. The building's history includes significant regulatory scrutiny regarding its occupancy status.

In late 2018, it was cited for illegal conversion from a two-family to a three-family dwelling, with violations issued for unauthorized construction of full-height partitions and installation of utilities without proper permits. These violations were subsequently resolved after a commissioner's order was issued, though details on any penalties or correction certifications were not specified in the records. The property's maintenance record indicates ongoing challenges with basic services, particularly heating and water systems, which have been the subject of repeated emergency complaints and violations requiring attention from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).