79 Schenck Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The two-family house at 79 Schenck Avenue in Cypress Hills, owned by Claude Roberts, has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues throughout its recent history. Notably, there were multiple heat/hot water complaints in January 2025, including both apartment-specific and building-wide issues, with one complaint remaining open and another investigated with no violations found.

This pattern of heating problems is consistent with previous years, particularly during 2019, when several similar complaints were filed and often resulted in HPD's inability to gain access for inspection. The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, including electrical issues (wiring problems in January 2025), water leaks, and infrastructure concerns like roof leaks, which were documented as violations between 2018-2019. During 2018-2019, a series of violations were recorded in apartment 2, including problems with heat, plumbing, electrical systems, and window repairs, though these were subsequently marked as closed.

More recently, the building has demonstrated improved pest management, with no bedbug infestations reported in the last three annual filings (2022-2025), and it passed a rodent inspection in 2012. While the documented heating and maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with building systems, the most recent bedbug and rodent reports indicate effective pest control measures have been maintained. The property's history shows a mix of persistent infrastructure issues and successful pest management, with building systems remaining a primary concern as of mid-2025.