617 Warwick Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The two-family house at 617 Warwick Street in East New York, owned by Lodrick Cunningham and built in 1930, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent months. Most notably, there have been recurring electrical problems, with two power outages reported in October and November 2024, the latter classified as an immediate emergency.

The building's second-floor unit (Apartment 2) currently has multiple open violations as of November 2024, including issues with leaky bathtub faucets, problems with the bathroom sink waste line, defective plastered surfaces and paint on walls, an insecure ceiling light fixture, and missing carbon monoxide detectors. Additional concerns involve door security, electrical service adequacy, and gas supply to the kitchen range, though some earlier violations from December 2019 regarding electrical outlet covers were eventually closed. The building's maintenance history shows persistent plumbing and electrical issues, with several 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code complaints recorded between October and November 2024, including problems with windows, doors, and appliances.

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has issued multiple violations across various systems in the building during their inspections, though some complaints were unable to be inspected at the time. A past rodent inspection from 2012 did show compliance, having passed the inspection. The property's recent history suggests ongoing maintenance challenges requiring attention, with multiple violations awaiting resolution and a pattern of electrical and plumbing issues affecting tenant comfort and safety.