424 Barbey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The two-family house at 424 Barbey Street in East New York, owned by Felix Sereiux, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, with the most pressing being repeated heating system problems. Between November 2023 and January 2025, there were three separate complaints about heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building, and one complaint specifically for an apartment, though in all cases, housing inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions.

The building also faced multiple safety concerns in mid-2023, including violations related to carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, as well as flooring issues, all of which were officially documented with violations that can be reviewed on the NYC HPD website. Additional issues noted in 2023-2024 include water-related problems, with complaints about damp spots and slow leaks, windows, and door concerns, though in most of these cases, no violations were issued following inspections.

Of particular note are three separate Department of Buildings complaints regarding suspected illegal conversion activities between June and November 2023, with inspectors unable to gain access on all three attempts. Most recently, in January 2025, another heating complaint was filed but similarly could not be inspected due to lack of access. The building's age (1901) and history suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, though the exact nature and resolution of many of these issues remain unclear due to access denial during inspections.