720 New Lots Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 720 New Lots Avenue in East New York, owned by Eveliz Rivera and constructed in 2004, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues, particularly regarding its heating and hot water systems. Most recently, in December 2024, there were two emergency complaints about heat and hot water issues in Apartment 2, both of which resulted in open Class C violations regarding inadequate heat supply and hot water availability.

These heating system access violations appear to be an ongoing concern, with similar violations recorded in both November 2024 and potentially affecting other apartments. The building has a somewhat troubling history of heat and hot water complaints, with multiple incidents reported between March 2023 and 2024. In addition to the heating issues, there have been various other maintenance concerns, including plumbing problems (sink issues), unsanitary conditions (mold), window frame concerns, and cabinet problems, many of which required HPD inspections.

While some of these complaints were resolved without violations being issued, the pattern of heating system problems, particularly affecting Apartment 2, stands out. The building currently has several open Class A violations regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports between 2021 and 2024, though these are administrative in nature compared to the more pressing heating system issues. Recent inspections (2023-2024) indicate ongoing challenges with building systems, particularly the heating infrastructure, which has required multiple tenant-initiated complaints to address.