978 Glenmore Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The 4-unit, 3-story tenement building at 978 Glenmore Avenue in East New York, owned by Sara Chacon and constructed in 1925, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues, particularly in the first half of 2025 and throughout 2024. Most notably, there is an ongoing pattern of window-related problems, with multiple complaints and violations recorded between January and June 2025, including emergency and non-emergency service requests regarding window frames. In early 2025, the building faced significant heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints filed in February that appeared to affect the entire building, though inspectors had difficulty gaining access to verify the conditions.

The building's most serious violations from May 2024 involved multiple self-closing fire door issues in public hallways, including one on the third story that was classified as a "Class C" violation, which typically indicates a significant safety concern. Additionally, Apartment 3R showed a range of problems during a March 2024 inspection, including pest infestations (mice and roaches), window and wall issues, and a violation regarding carbon monoxide detectors, though most of these violations were subsequently closed. The building's maintenance history shows regular rodent control efforts, with bait applied consistently between 2024 and 2025, suggesting an ongoing pest management program.

While there have been historical concerns about building systems and safety features, such as the 2018 violation regarding the fire escape, most recent inspections have not documented any new or unresolved habitability issues. Importantly, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past several years, with no reported cases since 2019. Recent 2025 service requests have primarily focused on window frame conditions, with some complaints being closed without inspection due to access issues. The property has a history of requiring multiple service requests to address persistent issues, as evidenced by the repeated window frame complaints and heating system problems in early 2025.