527 Hinsdale Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The two-story, four-unit residential building at 527 Hinsdale Street in East New York, owned by David Blue, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in May 2024, the building faced multiple unsanitary conditions, including both mold and pest problems, which resulted in violations from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). These recent complaints followed a series of maintenance issues identified between December 2023 and January 2024, when inspections uncovered problems with the building's mailbox, plumbing (toilet), and various structural elements including doors, windows, floors, and walls.

The most recent housing maintenance code violations from May 2024 primarily affected Apartment 1R, with issues including water leaks, mold, and problems with bathroom fixtures and surfaces. While the building's bedbug report for the period ending October 2023 showed no infestations, rodent inspections conducted between 2011 and 2022 showed varying results, including one failure in April 2022 for "Other Reasons," though the most recent inspection in May 2022 passed. The property, constructed in 1930, has a documented history of both emergency and non-emergency maintenance issues, particularly in 2023-2024.

These problems include broken flooring tiles, defective window frames, water leaks, and issues with plaster surfaces and paint. The timing and nature of these complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, with the most serious recent issues relating to unsanitary conditions. Notably, many inspections have resulted in violations and required repairs; however, records show some items have been resolved, such as several violations certified as corrected by July 2024. The building's maintenance history indicates a pattern of recurring problems with various systems and surfaces, requiring regular intervention by housing authorities.