597 Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The two-family house at 597 Sheffield Avenue in East New York, owned by Gale Lewin and built in 1910, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems over the past several years. Between 2019 and 2022, there were five documented incidents of heating and hot water problems affecting either the entire building or individual apartments, with three of these cases classified as emergencies.

Notably, during the most recent heating system failure in March 2022, HPD was informed that service had been restored before their inspection. More recently, in August 2024, the building faced pest-related hygiene concerns, which HPD was unable to investigate due to access issues, resulting in the complaint being closed without resolution.

There was also a power outage incident in December 2019, classified as an immediate emergency, and an illegal conversion complaint in October 2021, though inspectors were unable to gain access during their final attempt in October 2022. On a more positive note, the building passed a rodent inspection in August 2012. Given the recurring nature of the heating system problems over multiple years and the recent pest concerns, these patterns suggest potential ongoing maintenance challenges within the property.