80 Louisiana Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The three-story, two-family house at 80 Louisiana Avenue in East New York, owned by Kenneth Kitson, has experienced significant maintenance issues since late 2023, particularly regarding heating and hot water systems. Between November 19 and December 30, 2023, there were nine distinct complaints about heat and hot water problems, eight of which were classified as emergency situations.

While several of these complaints were resolved with HPD inspections finding no violations or confirming that heat and hot water had been restored, some inspections could not be completed due to lack of access to the apartments. The building also faced two separate pest-related incidents in late 2023 and mid-2025, with the December 2023 complaint being categorized as an emergency situation.

As of July 2025, the most recent complaint on record is from June 2025 regarding unsanitary conditions related to pests, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges. The pattern of heating system complaints in late 2023, with multiple tenants reporting problems, indicates a potentially persistent infrastructure issue, though many of these complaints were addressed promptly through HPD inspections. The building, constructed in 2003, has been subject to regular oversight by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, with multiple inspections occurring in response to tenant complaints.