500 Vermont Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

500 Vermont Street is a three-story, three-unit residential building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Liza Nevarez and located in East New York. The building has experienced recurring issues with heating system reliability, as evidenced by two heat/hot water complaints in late November 2023, one of which affected the entire building and another specific to individual apartments. Between 2020 and 2022, multiple inspections were conducted by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) for various issues including mold (2020-2021), ventilation system problems, unsanitary garbage/recycling storage, and electrical lighting concerns, but notably, no violations were issued in these cases.

The apartment's history shows periodic maintenance challenges, particularly in Apartment 3, which has had several documented violations including a bedbug reporting requirement (2022-2023), issues with self-closing doors, bathtub repair needs, and a roach infestation (2022). The building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements in recent years, with the most recent report for the period ending October 31, 2024, showing no infested or re-infested units. Rodent inspections from 2012 and 2019 showed passing results, indicating effective pest control measures in place.

The property's violation history reveals some ongoing maintenance concerns, particularly in Apartment 3, with open violations as of the most recent inspections. These include a broken bathtub glaze and issues with electrical outlets. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, it is important to note that many of the complaints and violations have been addressed and closed, and recent bedbug and rodent inspections indicate successful pest management. The property's history shows regular habitation challenges typical of older buildings, but with an overall trend toward compliance with city regulations.