353 De Witt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The three-unit residential building at 353 De Witt Avenue in East New York, owned by Segundo Chadan Tayupanta, was constructed in 2007 and has experienced several notable maintenance issues over the years. Most recently, in May 2024, the building experienced a power outage and refrigerator-related problems, though no violations were issued following HPD inspections. The property has ongoing open violations from 2021 through 2024, including a failure to file required annual bedbug reports (as noted in violations from 2022-2024) and several maintenance issues in Apartment 1.

The 2021 violations for Apartment 1 are particularly concerning, documenting problems with scalding hot water (over 130 degrees), electrical outlet issues, pest infestations (roach and mice), and the need for wall and ceiling repainting with light-colored paint. Additional maintenance history includes multiple complaints about heat and hot water issues in late 2021, with at least one instance requiring emergency response, as well as documented problems with flooring/stairs and various electrical issues. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of both emergency and non-emergency complaints between 2021-2024, including recent appliance and electric issues in 2024.

While some complaints resulted in violations being issued (notably in May 2021 for paint/plaster and electrical issues), others were closed without violations, often due to lack of access for inspection. A rodent inspection from 2012 showed a passing result, but more recent occupancy-specific infestation issues were documented in the 2021 violations. The building has been subject to various maintenance code violations, with the most serious issues relating to habitability concerns such as heat/hot water problems, pest infestations, and safety system requirements. The property covers three stories and was classified as a "Class A" building, which typically designates it as a permanent residential building under New York City housing codes.