198 Hendrix Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The 3-unit, 2-story property at 198 Hendrix Street in Cypress Hills, owned by Nawshin Thakur, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past three years, with the most recent incident occurring in November 2023 involving heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building. This followed a pattern of concerning conditions, including unsanitary mold problems documented in January 2023 and a fire escape access issue reported in February 2022.

A comprehensive inspection in February 2023 revealed multiple violations centered around Apartment 2F, including mold (upgraded to Class B), defective radiator air valves, peeling paint, and problematic self-closing doors, with an additional radiator valve issue identified in a subsequent inspection in April 2023. The building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug inspections from 2021 to 2024, with all reports showing zero infestation cases, and passed rodent inspections in 2012 and 2018, suggesting general pest control compliance. More recent violations indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, including the need for repairs to a radiator air valve in the public hall and various issues in Apartment 2F, though many of these have been addressed and closed.

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has responded to multiple emergency complaints, including those related to heat and mold, with varying degrees of access and resolution - notably, the HPD was unable to gain access to inspect the fire escape complaint in 2022. The building's age (constructed in 1901) and history of maintenance issues suggest that while some problems have been addressed, others persistently reoccur, particularly issues related to heating systems and moisture control. The most recent bedbug report from July 2024 shows no infestations during the 2022-2023 period, indicating effective pest management during this time frame.