575 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The two-family home at 575 Ridgewood Avenue in Cypress Hills, currently owned by Colette Fanord, is a 2-story, 3-unit building constructed in 1920 that has undergone several regulatory challenges in recent years. The property has faced persistent concerns regarding unauthorized dwelling units, with the most recent allegation of illegal cell-based conversions leading to an active Environmental Control Board violation from February 2023, which includes improper occupancy, unauthorized partitions, and unpermitted gas and plumbing installations.

During 2023, there were multiple 311 complaints concentrated around February, including serious issues such as heat and hot water problems (classified as emergency), window damage, pest infestations, mold presence, and various maintenance concerns. April 2023 violations indicated significant safety concerns with missing carbon monoxide detectors, defective self-closing doors, and multiple instances of broken glass throughout the premises. The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of access issues for inspectors, with multiple citations in 2022 and 2023 where inspectors were unable to gain access to verify complaints.

Housing Maintenance Code violations from March 2023 point to ongoing maintenance issues in apartment 2F, while more recent open violations from 2024 require the filing of annual bedbug reports. Interestingly, there has only been one rodent inspection on record from 2012 which resulted in a passing grade. The combination of active violations, multiple past complaints, and maintenance issues, particularly regarding safety systems and basic services like heat and hot water, suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and compliance with housing regulations.