740 Miller Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

740 Miller Avenue is a 3-story, 6-unit residential building in East New York, constructed in 1930 and currently owned by Joel Retek. The property has a concerning history of heat and hot water issues, with emergency complaints filed in 2018 and most recently in May 2025, though in both cases inspectors were unable to access the apartments.

A significant cluster of problems emerged in 2023, particularly in apartment 2R, where multiple violations were documented following a July inspection - including pest infestation (roaches), water leaks, defective doors, and plumbing issues - though most of these violations were certified as addressed by August 2023. External maintenance has also been inconsistent, with an open violation from June 2023 regarding failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection documentation.

The building has gone through various maintenance issues over the years, including a notable pest control challenge in 2023, though it should be noted that no bedbug infestations have been reported in any of the annual filings from 2020 through 2024, and the property passed rodent inspections in 2011 and 2012. A violation related to unauthorized work was recorded in April 2019, leading to a $3,125 penalty that appears to have been resolved. The building's maintenance history includes several repairs and compliance efforts between 2020-2023, such as painting requirements and fire safety improvements in common areas, with most violations being addressed through proper certification.