720 Miller Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The 720 Miller Avenue building in East New York, owned by Yoel Shafer, is a 6-unit, 3-story structure built in 1930 classified as a New Law Tenement. Recent inspections in November 2024 revealed multiple issues primarily affecting Apartment 1F, including violations for water leaks (both ceiling and wall), mold, flooring problems, and defects in paint/plaster on both walls and ceilings.

The apartment also has plumbing issues with leaky faucets. The building has had recurring water-related problems, evidenced by both recent (2024) and previous (2021) complaints about water leaks, though the earlier issues from 2021 and 2024 regarding heat and hot water appear to have been resolved promptly according to HPD responses. The property has outstanding Department of Building violations from 2023 related to the failure to file required external low pressure inspections for the years 2020-2022.

However, the bedbug and rodent inspection records are notably clean, with no infestations reported since 2020 and successful compliance with inspections in 2011 and 2012. While the building's history shows regular maintenance issues typical for its age, the concentration of recent violations in 2024 suggests some ongoing challenges with building maintenance, particularly affecting the living conditions in Apartment 1F. The most recent violations, issued in December 2024, include various issues ranging from water leaks and mold to problems with flooring, plaster, and plumbing, with some classified as "immediate emergency" and "emergency" status requiring prompt attention.