600 Ashford Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

600 Ashford Street is a two-family, two-story residential building located in East New York, constructed in 1930 and currently owned by Azadeh Tashkhissi. The property has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues, particularly during 2019, when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding critical systems including heat/hot water, water leaks, and unsanitary conditions. Three separate Housing Maintenance Code complaints related to ceiling paint/plaster issues were also reported.

The building was ultimately issued multiple violations in March 2019, including illegal cooking space and unauthorized plumbing fixtures in the cellar, potential illegal occupancy conversion from private dwelling to multiple dwelling use, and concerns about refuse and rubbish accumulation in the boiler room. More serious structural and safety concerns emerged in June 2019, when multiple complaints indicated potentially hazardous conditions including building shaking, structural stability issues, and violations regarding roof framing and unsupported roof joists that led to a vacate order. Environmental Control Board violations from mid-2019 documented problems with building maintenance, including holes and cracks in walls and ceilings, excessive garbage, and failure to maintain adequate housekeeping standards. While most of these violations were eventually resolved, there were penalties imposed totaling $9,375.

The property has undergone some remediation work, with permits issued in late 2019 and early 2021 indicating repair and maintenance activity. A completed job inspection in 2022 under job number 321967350 appears to have addressed many of the prior violations, though several open violations remain on record as of 2023. Recent rodent inspections show generally compliant results, with only one failure noted in 2010. The building's documented history suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, with various complaints indicating recurring issues with heat, water, pest control, and building systems, though some improvements appear to have been made through recent permitting activity.