656 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The 5-unit, 3-story tenement building at 656 Jamaica Avenue in Cypress Hills, owned by Michelle Neugebauer, has experienced several maintenance issues since 2022. The most recent violations, identified in May 2024, involve multiple safety and maintenance concerns including a stationary metal receptacle obstructing the fire escape ladder, defective fire door at the cellar, and various issues in apartments 1R and 2B.

These problems include a nuisance involving a door obstructing fire escape access, defective bathroom fixtures, and notable pest control issues, as apartment 2B was found to have both roach and mice infestations that were only certified as corrected in June 2024. The building has a history of door-related problems, with multiple complaints in 2023 about doors requiring attention, though some were quickly resolved. Other maintenance issues have included plumbing problems in bathrooms and kitchens, appliance repairs needed (including for refrigerators and gas ranges), and various window-related concerns.

The building has undergone regular rodent inspections, passing the most recent one in February 2024, though a rat sighting was reported in January 2024. Importantly, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with no infestations reported in the last seven annual filings between 2018 and 2025. The property has shown recurring issues with compliance to basic safety and maintenance standards, particularly regarding fire safety and pest control, though many complaints have been addressed through HPD inspections, often requiring multiple follow-up interventions to ensure resolution.