227 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

227 Fountain Avenue is a two-family residence built in 1930, currently owned by Brian Collison and located in East New York. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues throughout 2023, with particularly notable problems related to heat and hot water systems.

Between August and December 2023, there were multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water across both apartment units, with several inspections showing violations and at least one open violation as of November 2023 regarding hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees in Apartment 1. The building has also faced challenges with cooking gas supply, particularly in Apartment 1A, where there are open violations related to gas provision as of September 2023. Additional maintenance concerns have been documented in 2023, including plumbing issues affecting water supply (with both open and closed violations), and various infrastructure problems such as defective flooring, ceiling plaster issues, and appliance concerns.

The building has a history of rodent issues, with a notable infestation in the first-floor apartment documented in 2022, though a routine inspection in 2012 had shown a passing result. The property has undergone multiple inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), with several cases not allowing access for proper evaluation, leading to many complaints being marked as "unable to gain access" during 2023. The building's maintenance record suggests ongoing challenges with basic building systems and infrastructure, particularly affecting resident comfort and safety, with several conditions requiring repeated reporting before resolution.