233 Richmond Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Situated in Cypress Hills, 233 Richmond Street is a 2-story, 4-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1915 and currently owned by Shea Sigal. The property has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues since late 2024, with multiple emergency complaints recorded through early 2025, all describing problems affecting the entire building. Prior to these heating issues, the building faced several maintenance challenges, particularly in apartment 2R, where violations related to water leaks, ceiling damage, and mouse infestation were documented in May 2024.

These violations, classified as B and C under Housing Maintenance Code, remain open as of October 2023, while previous water-related issues from late 2023 have been resolved. The building's maintenance history shows persistent water-related problems, with multiple complaints about leaks and damp spots between late 2023 and early 2024. Other issues have included door and window problems, ceiling paint concerns, and a bedbug reporting violation. The Department of Buildings (DOB) records indicate several inspection attempts between 2018-2022, primarily focusing on permit-related matters, debris concerns, and illegal hotel room allegations, though most resulted in "No Violation Warranted" findings or were unable to gain access for inspection.

An environmental violation regarding fire stopping requirements was issued to Morell Builders Inc. in 2018, with a $530 penalty. While the building has documented periodic bedbug inspections showing no infestations between 2019-2022, internal rodent inspections from 2012 passed. The current state of the property indicates ongoing concerns primarily centered around heating systems and water-related infrastructure, with a significant number of complaints related to these issues since late 2024.