694 New Lots Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

694 New Lots Avenue is a 2-family house located in East New York, owned by Abraham Karpen and constructed in 2012. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with eight formal complaints documented between 2022 and 2025, including four separate incidents in January 2025 alone, all classified as emergency situations.

While most complaints were resolved quickly, with heat and hot water reportedly restored in some cases, there was one instance in December 2022 where inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions. A plumbing violation related to water supply was recorded in May 2022, though this no longer appears in the current records, and there is an open violation regarding hot water temperatures above 130 degrees Fahrenheit in Apartment 1 as of May 2022.

The building's rodent inspection history shows patterns of infestation in 2010 and 2011, with failed initial inspections in August 2010, February 2011, and March 2011, though it passed its initial inspection in July 2012. The property is a relatively new structure within its neighborhood, but the recurring heat and hot water issues over several years suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. While many complaints have been resolved promptly, the frequency of heating-related issues, particularly in the winter months, is notable and represents the most consistent pattern of complaints on record since 2022.