187 Hendrix Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The three-story property at 187 Hendrix Street in Cypress Hills, owned by Salvatore D'avola, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues, particularly in recent months. Most notably, in August 2024, there were serious structural concerns when sections of cement stucco and bricks from the second-floor rear wall fell into adjacent yards, leading to an active Environmental Control Board violation with a fine of $1,280.

The building received multiple emergency responses in September 2024, resulting in a partial vacate order, with subsequent inspections revealing critical structural problems including significant cracking and deterioration of the brickwork. These issues led to discussions of demolition in September 2024, though subsequent inspections and violations related to fencing and grading were dismissed. In addition to the recent structural issues, the building has a documented history of maintenance violations, including multiple annual bedbug reporting violations from 2021 to 2024, though the most recent report for the period ending October 2023 indicated no infested units.

Significant fire safety violations were recorded in January 2018, including problems with a defective sprinkler head and inadequate fire watch. The building has also shown persistent issues with basic services, including violations for inadequate hot and cold water supply and heating issues affecting Apartment 3, as well as concerns about unauthorized single room occupancy conversions. While the property has passed rodent inspections in 2012 and 2018, the cumulative record of violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding building systems and safety infrastructure.