654 Alabama Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The two-family residence at 654 Alabama Avenue in East New York, owned by Eliezer Azulay, has experienced several notable issues regarding building maintenance and safety over recent years. Most recently, in January 2024, there were complaints regarding heat and hot water issues in apartments, though inspectors from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development were unable to gain access to conduct an inspection.

The building has a concerning history of plumbing-related problems, with a partial Stop Work Order issued in July 2022 for defective/leaking plumbing, and a 2019 inspection regarding allegedly unauthorized plumbing work and sprinkler system concerns where inspectors were unable to gain access to the property. A significant violation currently remains active, stemming from a July 2022 order to stop all plumbing work due to the suspension of the licensed master plumber's credentials.

The property has shown recurring issues with rodent infestations, failing multiple inspections between 2015 and 2017. Despite these challenges, there have been various permits issued for building work, including electrical and plumbing permits between 2020 and 2021. The building was constructed in 1920 and consists of two stories with four units, and while some improvements have been attempted through permitted work, the persistence of heat, plumbing, and pest control issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges have not yet been fully resolved.