651 Vermont Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

651 Vermont Street is a 6-unit, 3-story residential tenement located in East New York and built in 1930, currently owned by George Chen. The building has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent months, particularly in early 2025, with multiple complaints about heating and hot water problems affecting the entire building, along with pest infestations and a water leak. Housing Maintenance Code violations from late 2024 indicate hot water temperature issues in Apartment 3R, while violations from July 2024 document a roach infestation in Apartment 2R.

The property has also faced various building maintenance challenges throughout 2023-2024, including problems with self-closing doors, deteriorating plaster surfaces, and plumbing issues in multiple units. Department of Buildings records show concerns about boiler operation, egress safety, and an obstructed fire escape passageway in 2024, with a related Environmental Control Board violation imposing a $1,250 penalty. The building's maintenance history reveals recurring issues with basic utilities and infrastructure, including heating systems, plumbing fixtures, and electrical components.

Multiple attempts by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) to inspect reported problems have been unsuccessful, typically due to access issues, prompting complaints to be marked as closed based on those circumstances. The property has also filed annual bedbug reports showing varying infestation levels between 2020 and 2024, though recent filings indicate no current infestations. Historical records from 2012 show evidence of rat activity, though more recent pest control issues appear to be primarily limited to cockroaches. While some improvements have been made, as indicated by closed violation statuses, the building continues to experience persistent maintenance challenges that affect multiple units and common areas.