721 Vermont Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

This two-family residential building at 721 Vermont Street in East New York, owned by Baruch Weissberg, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past seven years. Most recently, in March 2024, there was a heavy water leak that was investigated by HPD, though no violations were found. Prior to this, in October 2023, there was a sewage-related unsanitary condition complaint that could not be inspected due to lack of access.

The building experienced a complete lack of heat and hot water in June 2022, though these services were reportedly restored during the HPD's response. Between 2019 and 2022, there were multiple plumbing-related complaints (including issues with toilets, bathtubs/showers, and sinks) as well as problems with cooking gas and appliance issues, particularly relating to an electric/gas range in October 2018. The building's maintenance history shows some concerning patterns, with recurring issues related to basic services such as heat, hot water, and plumbing systems.

While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years (with the most recent bedbug filings showing zero affected units from 2022-2024), and rodent inspections have improved (2011 and 2012 passed, with failures noted in March and May 2016), the overall trend suggests ongoing challenges with building systems. Most complaints have been resolved without the issuance of violations, indicating prompt attention to reported issues, though there are instances where inspectors were unable to gain access for inspection. The building has maintained its two-family structure since being built in 1920, and while many complaints have been categorized as emergencies, they have generally been addressed within reasonable timeframes.