568 Alabama Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

This two-family house at 568 Alabama Avenue in East New York, owned by Roy Lawrence, has experienced several maintenance challenges, particularly in 2022. The building, constructed in 1910, has been under scrutiny for multiple issues including heating, plumbing, and pest problems. Most notably, between January and September 2022, there were several critical complaints regarding heat and hot water across the entire building, with some complaints being closed without inspection access.

Multiple issues with kitchen appliances were reported, including problems with gas ranges and refrigerator services. The building has also faced pest control issues, with violations recorded in September 2022 regarding roach and mouse infestations specifically documented in the second-floor apartment. Internal inspections in September 2022 revealed several open violations that have not yet been resolved, including requirements to repaint public hall walls and ceilings, repair fire retardant materials, and address carbon monoxide detection device problems. There are ongoing concerns regarding building infrastructure, with violations noting the need for roof repairs to address leaks over the second-story public hall.

The property also experienced multiple inspection attempts in 2022 where access was not granted, including inspections for cooking gas issues, heat and hot water problems, and appliance malfunction complaints. A complaint regarding illegal commercial use in the residential zone was recorded in February 2022, though inspection access was also denied in this instance. While the building has passed rodent inspections in 2011 and 2012, the current open violations and maintenance history suggest there are ongoing challenges with building systems and general maintenance that have persisted despite multiple service requests and inspection attempts. The most recent available data shows particularly high maintenance activity during the winter months of early 2022, with multiple emergency-level complaints regarding essential services and appliances.