647 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The two-family tenement building at 647 Pennsylvania Avenue in East New York, owned by Joe Redek, has experienced recurring heating system issues since late 2022, with multiple complaints about lack of heat and hot water throughout 2023-2024. The most recent complaint was filed in November 2024, and similar issues were reported in December 2023, February 2023, and January 2024, though some complaints were resolved or workers could not gain access to investigate.

The building experienced significant infrastructure challenges in 2018-2019, with multiple Environmental Control Board violations related to building façade maintenance, including gaps and cracks in the front wall above the second floor windows, resulting in penalties totaling $4,125. During this period, there were also two complaints about structural stability with building shaking/vibrations noted.

Prior to these issues, the building had several maintenance concerns addressed in 2019, including various violations regarding the first-floor vestibule's floor tiles and doorway, as well as plumbing and sanitary conditions. While the building has had consistent heating system problems, it's worth noting that there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years (2020-2024), and both rodent inspections in 2011 and 2012 resulted in passing grades. Recent records show the building underwent some permit activity in late 2018 and 2020, suggesting at least minimal ongoing maintenance or improvements.