659 Vermont Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The 5-story, 9-unit building at 659 Vermont Street in East New York, owned by Fishel Schlesinger, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past year and beyond. Most recently, in 2025, there have been two plumbing-related complaints (toilet and sink issues) where HPD was unable to complete inspections. In late 2024, violations were issued concerning heat/hot water problems affecting apartments 1B and 3B, specifically regarding inadequate hot water supply.

The building has a history of water-related issues, as evidenced by a heavy water leak complaint in October 2023 and multiple violations in 2023 affecting apartment 4B, which also experienced problems with pests, ceiling damage, and electrical range issues. The building underwent inspection for various violations in late 2023, including issues with paint/plaster, where several violations were issued requiring repairs. The property has a documented history of construction and safety concerns from 2019-2020, including multiple safety violations related to construction site conditions, inadequate protection, and housekeeping issues. Notable structural concerns were documented in 2020 regarding building walls and masonry, though these violations were eventually resolved.

Since then, there have been no documented bedbug infestations, with all recent reports showing zero affected units. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of plumbing, water, and heating-related issues, along with occasional problems with pests and building maintenance. While many violations have been addressed and closed, the inability to complete recent inspections raises potential concerns about access issues for timely maintenance resolution. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements and passed recent rodent inspections, though there was an initial failure noted in 2017.