704 Miller Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The 3-story, 6-unit tenement building at 704 Miller Avenue in East New York, owned by Baruch Weisberg and constructed in 1930, has experienced a notable increase in maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in late 2024 and early 2025. Most concerning are multiple open violations as of February 2025, including lead paint hazards and a pest infestation in apartment 3R, along with reports of unsanitary conditions affecting multiple units.

The building has faced recurring heating and hot water access issues in October 2024, with HPD unable to gain entry for inspection on two occasions. A cluster of complaints from January 2025 through February 2025 highlights problems with doors, roofing, mold, electrical wiring, and water supply systems, many of which were categorized as emergencies. The property has shown some recent improvements in pest management, as evidenced by bedbug reporting showing no infested units since the 2022-2023 period, and historical rodent inspections from 2011 and 2012 indicating no issues.

However, the current maintenance violation profile suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep. Of particular note is the recent issuance of multiple housing maintenance code complaints in January 2025, including issues with door security and various building systems. The building's record shows a pattern of complaints requiring inspection, with HPD frequently needing to close cases due to lack of access, though some violations have been properly addressed and certified as corrected.