945 Liberty Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

945 Liberty Avenue is a 2-family, 3-story residential building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Yunkui Lin. The property has experienced several recurring maintenance issues, most notably concerning heat and hot water systems. In late 2024, there were multiple emergency complaints about heat and hot water problems, with violations issued in September 2024 specifically affecting Apartment 3. The building has documented problems with heating systems going back to at least 2023, and similar heat/hot water complaints were filed in 2018, creating concerns about the reliability of basic utilities.

The building has a history of various maintenance and safety violations. In 2018, several violations were issued regarding the bathroom conditions in Apartment 3, including problems with faucets, ceramic tiles, and plumbing fixtures. More serious concerns were documented between 2019-2021, including issues with fire escape safety, building entrance door repairs, and a roof scuttle ladder problem. There was also a significant incident in 2018 involving building shaking/vibration that warranted inspection.

The property has active violations as of 2023 related to the failure to file annual external low-pressure inspections for multiple years, which could indicate potential concerns about building safety systems. Despite these issues, there have been no reported bedbug infestations or rodent problems in recent years, with the most recent inspections showing passing results. The building's history includes multiple failures to comply with violation orders, as evidenced by several Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations issued in 2019-2021 with substantial penalties, though these are now marked as resolved. The property's maintenance record shows a pattern of requiring repeated inspections and follow-up actions for various issues, suggesting challenges with timely resolution of building code violations and maintenance requests. While the bedbug and rodent inspections have consistently shown no infestations in recent years, the recurring heat and hot water problems remain a significant concern for resident comfort and safety.