499 Linwood Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The two-family house at 499 Linwood Street in East New York, owned by Donavan Thomas, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent months, particularly concerning heating and hot water systems. Between late November and early December 2023, there were multiple emergency complaints filed regarding heat and hot water problems, with three separate complaints specifically related to these issues being documented and requiring HPD intervention.

While some of these complaints were closed after investigations, including one that showed no violations, others resulted in open violations for the top floor apartment regarding inadequate heat and hot water supply. Additionally, there are concerning safety issues currently documented in the building, including two open Class C violations issued in December 2023 related to lead-based paint hazards and inadequate heating systems, both affecting the top floor apartment. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of heating system problems, with similar complaints being recorded as recently as December 2020, though those were reportedly resolved within two days.

Other issues have emerged recently, including complaints about cooking gas and pest control, though inspections for these matters resulted in no violations being issued. The building's only rodent inspection on record from 2012 showed compliance with no issues noted. As of now, the building has three units spread across two stories and was constructed in 1901, with multiple ongoing concerns that require attention based on the most recent inspections and violation statuses.