679 Hendrix Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

679 Hendrix Street is a six-unit, three-story New Law tenement building constructed in 1925, currently owned by Ismene Speliotis. The building has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water systems, with at least eight complaints filed between January 2023 and February 2025, some of which resulted in HPD violations. Access to inspect these conditions was often not granted, though some violations were verified through inspections of other apartments.

Additional maintenance concerns have emerged, including a significant water leak complaint in March 2024, plumbing issues with radiators in April 2023, and multiple emergency complaints filed in September 2024 regarding safety, building systems, and maintenance issues. These include problems with stairs, doors, smoke detectors, and various other structural concerns. The building currently has several open violations as of September 2024, including concerns about a defective fire escape drop ladder, broken ceilings in the public hall, loose handrail in the private hallway, and multiple issues in apartment 2R such as a missing bathroom door handle, broken plastered surfaces, and maintenance requirements for ceilings and walls.

The property has a consistent record of not having bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past seven years. Recent rodent inspections from 2019 show mixed results, with a failed inspection noted in October 2019, though subsequent inspections resulted in passing grades. The building's history indicates persistent maintenance challenges, particularly with heating systems, requiring ongoing attention and monitoring.