771 Miller Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

This three-story, four-unit tenement building located at 771 Miller Avenue in East New York, owned by Kenny Hernandez, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues since 2021, with the most recent violations indicating ongoing concerns about building systems and safety features. Most notably, there is currently an open violation for failure to file the required high and low-pressure inspections for 2023, with similar violations remaining active since 2020 through 2024. Recent housing maintenance issues include a broken/missing window guard violation issued in November 2023, unsanitary garbage/recycling storage conditions, and a history of pest-related complaints. The building has undergone multiple HPD inspections in 2024 that were unable to be completed due to access issues, suggesting potential communication challenges between management and regulatory agencies.

A concerning pattern of bedbug report violations is evident from 2021 through 2024, with the most recent open violation from April 2024. However, the building has shown some positive compliance results, including a passed rodent inspection in September 2024, though there was documented rat activity in July 2024. Recent service requests and inspections have documented various building issues including problems with the mailbox system, buzzer/intercom, window frames, and heat/hot water systems. Several emergencies were reported in November 2023, including a heat/hot water complaint that was determined to be non-violating at the time of inspection.

The building's documented history shows recurring issues with building systems and safety features, with multiple instances of heat, window, and security-related concerns. While some violations have been addressed and closed, numerous open violations and repeated inspection failures indicate ongoing management challenges. The property has also experienced power outages and hot water temperature violations in 2021-2022, suggesting potential infrastructure maintenance needs. The building's age (built in 1930) and classification as a New Law Tenement are consistent with its documented history of requiring regular maintenance attention and compliance with NYC housing regulations.