609 Hegeman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The 2-story, 3-unit tenement building at 609 Hegeman Avenue in East New York, owned by Morris Thomas and built in 1930, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past four years. Most notably, there has been a persistent pattern of heat and hot water complaints, with emergency situations reported in April 2022, October 2022, November 2022, and February 2023. The building has also faced significant sanitary concerns, particularly in apartment 1R, where multiple violations were documented in February 2023, including rodent and roach infestations, water leaks, and bathroom tile damage.

The apartment has an active Class B violation as of April 2023 regarding bathroom floor tiles, ceiling repairs, and an ongoing pest control issue. The building's maintenance history reveals several serious safety and compliance issues. In 2022, multiple violations were issued regarding unauthorized construction work, including the installation of additional bathrooms in the cellar without proper permits, while a 2022 Environmental Control Board violation highlighted safety concerns about the boiler room's fire-rated ceiling and combustible materials.

The property has also experienced significant problems with egress safety, resulting in a partial vacate order in April 2022. While there have been bedbug infestations reported in the past (affecting three units between 2020-2021), the most recent 2024 bedbug report indicates no current infestations or re-infestations. The building's history shows some improvement in recent years, with fewer overall complaints and a recent bedbug report showing no current issues, but the presence of multiple open violations as of 2023 suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.