540 Hegeman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The two-family house at 540 Hegeman Avenue in East New York, owned by Valerie Santana, is a 2-story, 3-unit building constructed in 1930 that has experienced recurring heating and maintenance issues over the past several years. Most significantly, there have been multiple documented heating water problems, with the most recent complaints in December 2024 (apartment-specific) and January 2024 (entire building). These heating issues appear to be an ongoing concern, with several similar complaints dating back to 2020, including a notable period of heating problems in December 2020 that affected multiple units.

The building has also faced maintenance challenges, particularly in apartment 2, where violations were documented in July 2023 regarding entrance door replacement and broken window glass in the kitchen. Previous issues included a 2020 incident involving bathroom ceiling leaks, mold, and plaster/paint problems, which were ultimately resolved based on subsequent violations being certified as closed in early 2021. Other maintenance concerns have included problems with a refrigerator (2020), electrical wiring and lighting issues (2020), and various door/window repairs that showed up in 2021 HPD complaints, though most of these inspections resulted in no violations being issued.

The building's safety systems have been a concern, with two open violations from 2020 in apartment 3 related to carbon monoxide detector functionality and inadequate heating supply. While the building passed a rodent inspection in 2012, it's worth noting that multiple smoking violations were reported and addressed in 2020, as documented by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The property has generally addressed violations once they are identified, as evidenced by the closure of most historical violations, though the recurring nature of heating complaints suggests this remains a significant building-wide issue.