227 Richmond Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

227 Richmond Street is a 2-story, 4-unit residential tenement building constructed in 1915 and currently owned by Shea Sigal. The building has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years, particularly related to basic utilities. Most notably, there were multiple instances of inadequate heat and hot water supply reported in February 2024, resulting in violations and one class C violation for heat supply in apartment 1L.

The building has also faced persistent water-related problems, with violations issued in August 2023 for water leaks, mold, and paint/plaster issues in apartment 1L, though some of these were later closed. The property has a concerning pattern of emergency 311 complaints, including multiple heat/hot water issues (most recently in February 2024), a cooking gas complaint (January 2024), and various maintenance problems including unsanitary conditions and rodent issues. The building's maintenance history includes several open violations, including one from April 2024 regarding annual bedbug reporting requirements, though previous bedbug reports from 2019-2022 showed no infestations.

There have been three attempted inspections related to illegal conversion complaints (2021-2024) where inspectors were unable to gain access. A rodent inspection in 2019 resulted in a failure to pass for other reasons, contrasting with a passed inspection in 2012. The Department of Buildings records show the issuance of two permits in September 2018 for unspecified work. While some maintenance issues have been addressed and closed, the recurring nature of heating, water, and general maintenance complaints suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and upkeep.