178 Nichols Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The three-unit, 2-story building at 178 Nichols Avenue in Cypress Hills, owned by Deepak Vazirani, has significant ongoing maintenance issues that warrant attention. Most notably, there are four open violations dating back to 2021 regarding failure to file annual bedbug reports, representing a consistent non-compliance issue according to Housing Maintenance Code requirements.

The building has a troubling history of water-related problems, with multiple emergency plumbing complaints between 2019 and 2021, including radiator issues and heavy water leaks, particularly affecting the first-floor apartment. January 2021 alone saw multiple complaints about heating problems, water leaks, and ceiling conditions, though inspections generally did not result in formal violations. Additional concerns include several open violations from January 2021 specifically related to the first-floor apartment, including defective fire egress, peeling paint issues, and plumbing problems with the bathroom waste pipe.

The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of reactive rather than preventive measures, with multiple 311 complaints regarding basic services like heat and hot water, often not leading to violations but indicating persistent resident discomfort. While the property has passed rodent inspections in 2012 and 2014, there were some compliance issues noted in 2014. Given the age of the building (constructed in 1930) and its documented maintenance challenges, particularly regarding water management and pest control compliance, these issues appear to be ongoing and systemic rather than isolated incidents.