684 Riverdale Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

This two-story, five-unit residential building located at 684 Riverdale Avenue in East New York, owned by Joel Retek, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most recently, in March 2025, there was a power outage incident, and prior to that, between December 2024 and March 2025, there were multiple plumbing and unsanitary condition complaints related to sewage. The building has a documented history of heating and hot water issues in 2021, with three separate complaints about the entire building experiencing these problems in February, March, and April of that year, though heat and hot water were reportedly restored during some of these incidents.

Additional maintenance concerns include a garbage/recycling storage issue in June 2024, which resulted in violations, and various repairs needed in Apartment 1F during a March 2021 inspection, including smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and cabinet repairs. The building's maintenance record shows persistent challenges with access for inspections, as evidenced by several incidents where inspectors were unable to gain access to conduct necessary evaluations. These include the most recent 2025 power outage complaint and multiple 2024 complaints regarding sewage and plumbing issues.

However, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with reports from 2021 through 2024 showing zero infested units. While there have been some rodent control efforts noted in 2011-2013, these issues appear to have been resolved. The property has had various code violations, including issues with building entrance notices, garbage accumulation, and door controls, though many of these violations have been addressed and certified as closed.