511 Barbey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The two-family house at 511 Barbey Street in East New York, owned by Essie Lee Terry, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most significant recent problems occurring in late 2022. During December 2022, multiple complaints were filed regarding heating and hot water issues in both apartments, as well as cooking gas problems, with some of these emergencies remaining open into early 2023.

The building has a documented history of maintenance challenges, particularly in 2019, when there were several unaddressed complaints about heating, appliance, and plumbing issues, including a building-wide heat/hot water problem and concerns with an electric/gas range. Additionally, inspection records from September 2018 indicate three open violations in the second-floor apartment (2FL) relating to inadequate gas supply for the stove, a defective entrance bell, and an illegal double-cylinder lock on the gate, plus a 2017 violation regarding inadequate gas supply for the range in the 2FLR apartment.

The property's maintenance history also shows patterns of access issues for inspectors, as evidenced by multiple complaints between 2018 and 2019 where Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to gain access to conduct necessary inspections. While there was a rodent inspection in 2012 that passed, the building's more recent history (2018-2023) suggests ongoing concerns with basic services such as heating, hot water, and gas supply. The age of the building (constructed in 1930) coupled with these recurring issues indicates potential challenges with building maintenance and infrastructure systems.