403 De Witt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The two-family house at 403 De Witt Avenue in East New York, owned by Solomon Jacobowitz, has experienced several maintenance issues since its construction in 2004. The most recent and notable cluster of complaints occurred in May 2022, when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding the building's condition, including problems with the porch/balcony, stairs, and doors. These complaints, along with non-emergency issues concerning the bathtub/shower and window frame, were closed without inspection due to lack of access.

Prior to this, in September 2018, there were serious concerns about heat and hot water in the apartment, along with unsanitary conditions related to pests and window frame issues, though these complaints were investigated and no violations were found. The building has documented violations from July 2021 concerning the basement apartment, specifically related to broken or defective plastered surfaces and water leaks in the foyer and bathroom ceilings, though these violations were subsequently closed. Looking at the building's overall history, there were also heating maintenance concerns in 2018, though these were investigated by HPD.

A rodent inspection conducted in September 2012 resulted in a passing grade. While the building has had various maintenance issues over the years, many complaints were unable to be investigated due to access concerns. The most recent documented violations from 2021 were addressed, but the pattern of emergency complaints in 2022 suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly in common areas. The property was constructed in 2004 and is classified as a two-family house with two stories.