960 Dumont Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The three-story, six-unit New Law Tenement located at 960 Dumont Avenue in East New York has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water systems, with emergency complaints filed in November 2023 and January 2022, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify conditions in these instances. The building has also faced persistent rodent issues, with multiple rat sightings reported between 2022 and 2023, though a compliance inspection in November 2023 passed with no noted violations.

A concerning safety issue was documented in August 2022 when violations were issued regarding obstructed fire escapes due to large flower pots on the second-story front stack. The property has a documented history of appliance-related problems, with multiple reports through 2022-2023 regarding malfunctioning gas/electric ranges and refrigerators, though most were resolved upon inspection. Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2018-2021 primarily affected third-floor Apartment 3B, addressing issues such as water leaks, pest infestations (mice and roaches), and needed repairs to plastered surfaces. The building's owner, Ismene Speliotis, currently has active violations for failing to file required external low-pressure inspections from 2019-2024.

Regulatory compliance efforts are evidenced by multiple permits issued between 2020-2021 for various maintenance work, though specific details of these permits require further investigation through DOB records. More recent inspections and filings suggest some improvements in pest management, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past four years (2020-2024) and a rat activity compliance inspection passing in November 2023. However, the recurring nature of heat/hot water and appliance issues, along with active DOB violations, indicates ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's age and classification as a New Law Tenement (built in 1930) are consistent with its historical context and typical regulatory requirements for similar properties in New York City.