707 Miller Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The 3-story, 6-unit tenement at 707 Miller Avenue in East New York, owned by Mordechai Retek, has experienced a series of concerning maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, in 2024, violations were documented for mice and roach infestations in Apartment 1F, along with inoperable carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, and defective bathroom floor tiles. The building has faced recurring moisture-related problems, with multiple complaints between 2023-2024 regarding mold (in both 1F and 1R), water leaks, and various paint/plaster issues.

A significant heating and hot water outage affected the entire building in late 2023, though these services were reportedly restored within days. The property has maintained an active bedbug-free record between 2020-2024, with zero reported infestations during these periods. Historical data from 2012 indicates previous rodent activity, though inspections at the time showed bait application and compliance.

A Department of Buildings violation remains open from 2019 regarding an unfiled annual boiler inspection report from 2017. The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of moisture-related issues, with multiple documented leaks and mold complaints, particularly in late 2023 through 2024. Recent inspections have resulted in various violations that required correction, though many have been addressed and certified as closed. While the building has received attention to some safety issues, such as the replacement of inoperable smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, the presence of ongoing maintenance violations as of mid-2024 suggests continued challenges with building upkeep.