20 Sheridan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

20 Sheridan Avenue is a two-family house located in Cypress Hills, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Wayne Warnock. The building has experienced several maintenance issues over the past decade, with the most recent being a rat sighting in August 2024 that resulted in violations from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, though a subsequent September 2024 inspection showed compliance. The property has a documented history of heat, hot water, and electrical problems, particularly during a significant incident in August 2018 when multiple complaints were filed regarding building-wide outages.

In 2021, Apartment 2 experienced several maintenance issues, including inadequate heat, hot water problems, a faulty gas range, and visible mold conditions, all of which resulted in various violation notices. These violations included problems with heating systems, hot water supply, gas fixtures, and window damage, though all were eventually closed. The building had multiple 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code complaints between 2018 and 2024, indicating ongoing maintenance challenges.

The property underwent rodent inspections in 2012 (which passed) and most recently in 2024, where initial rat activity was found but was corrected by the follow-up inspection. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of heating, hot water, and electrical issues, particularly affecting the second apartment, though violations from 2021 and previous complaints have been officially closed. While some recent improvements are noted, such as the passing rodent inspection in September 2024, the building's age and maintenance history suggest ongoing attention to systems and facilities may be required.