172 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The two-family house at 172 Grant Avenue in Cypress Hills, owned by Sem Saint-aubin, has experienced a series of maintenance issues in 2025, particularly during February-April. The most significant cluster of problems involved appliances, with multiple complaints about electric/gas ranges and a refrigerator, some of which were designated as emergency situations. There were also recurring issues with plumbing fixtures (bathtubs/showers and sinks/basins), ceiling paint/plaster conditions, and door frame problems.

Notably, all these complaints were met with HPD's inability to complete inspections, leading to recommendations for tenants to file new service requests if conditions persisted. In April 2025, three additional complaints were filed regarding cabinets and unsanitary pest conditions, though these were also marked as non-emergency and subsequently closed. The building, constructed in 1921 and comprising 8 units over 2 stories, has shown persistent maintenance challenges during this period, with the majority of issues being appliance-related.

While some complaints were marked as emergency situations, most were classified as non-emergency. Of particular note is the pattern of inspection attempts by HPD being unsuccessful, which may indicate access or communication issues. All complaints filed during this period have since been closed, but the resolution process generally involved HPD's recommendation for tenants to submit new requests for ongoing issues.