738 Miller Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 738 Miller Avenue in East New York, owned by Abraham Grunhut, has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there was a series of heat and hot water problems reported in November 2024, with multiple emergency complaints suggesting inadequate heating systems, though inspections indicated restoration of service in some cases. More recently, in May 2025, multiple complaints were filed concerning plumbing issues, mold, unsanitary conditions, and water leaks, though HPD inspections resulted in no violations for some of these complaints.

The building has also faced ongoing issues with mold, as evidenced by violations issued in September 2024, specifically affecting the bathroom in apartment 3R. Additional concerns have been documented regarding lead paint hazards, window safety, and door security in apartment 3F, with violations noted in April 2024. The building's history includes several inspections with varying outcomes for different types of complaints.

For instance, in 2024, violations were documented for wall paint/plaster conditions, while earlier complaints from 2021 showed concerns about electrical wiring and boiler issues, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these conditions. The property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status across reports from 2019 to 2025, with no infested units reported in any annual filings. Rodent inspections have produced mixed results, with failures recorded in 2018 and 2020, though the building passed inspections in 2011 and 2012. Despite the persistent nature of some maintenance issues, the property has generally shown compliance with violation resolutions, as evidenced by violation certifications, though some recent complaints indicate ongoing maintenance challenges.