871 Hegeman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The 6-unit, 3-story building at 871 Hegeman Avenue in East New York, owned by Sol Day, has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues, particularly regarding heat and water systems. Most recently, in June 2025, there were emergency complaints regarding heat/hot water for the entire building, problems with stairs, and electrical issues with no lighting. The building has a documented pattern of heat and hot water problems, with similar complaints spanning from 2023 through 2024, including two instances in late 2024 (November/December) and earlier issues in 2023 that resulted in violations.

Other significant concerns include multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations issued in 2024 for Apartment 3F, including requirements to repair roof leaks, plaster surfaces, and address window guard issues, along with ongoing paint and plaster problems reported in 2025. The building's maintenance history shows persistent infrastructure challenges, with multiple complaints about stairs, ceilings, and bathrooms across different years. There have been four separate illegal conversion complaints between 2018 and 2023, though inspections consistently resulted in access being denied.

While the building has passed all recent rodent inspections and has no reported bedbug infestations in the past five years, the frequency of heating system problems and various maintenance issues suggests ongoing tenant comfort and safety concerns. Notably, the building's violations and complaints have primarily originated from Apartment 3F, indicating this unit may have experienced particularly chronic maintenance issues. The property, built in 1930 and classified as a "New Law Tenement," has a documented history of heating system failures, water leaks, and various structural maintenance needs, with the most recent inspection in 2025 indicating continuing concerns.