665 Miller Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 665 Miller Avenue in East New York, built in 1925 and owned by Mordechai Retek, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water, with the most recent complaint in May 2025 regarding entire building heating issues that required HPD intervention. The building has also experienced multiple pest control issues, particularly in unit 2F, where violations were issued in August 2024 for a roach infestation and in April 2024 for a mouse infestation, following previous documented pest problems in 1R and 2F.

Other maintenance concerns have included water leaks, flooring issues, and various appliance problems, with multiple HPD inspections conducted throughout 2023-2025. The building's safety systems have been called into question, particularly in March 2024 when violations were recorded for defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in units 1R and 2F, though these were subsequently certified as corrected. Additional infrastructure concerns have included problems with plumbing fixtures, including a bathtub/shower issue in December 2023 and radiator problems noted in May 2025.

The property's history shows some persistent maintenance challenges, including non-emergency complaints about various building systems such as cabinets, doors, intercoms, and interior finishes. While recent bedbug reports from 2021-2024 show no infestation cases, the building has had documented rodent activity, with a rat presence noted in October 2020 and previous pest control challenges. The Department of Buildings logged a complaint about an illegal conversion in 2020, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of issues requiring HPD intervention, with many complaints requiring follow-up inspections to ensure proper resolution, though some violations remain open as of the latest inspection dates.