590 Hegeman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The two-story, four-unit residential building at 590 Hegeman Avenue in East New York has experienced several significant events over the past few years, with the most recent being a building-wide heat and hot water issue in October 2024 that was resolved during the inspection. The Department of Buildings (DOB) has active violations against the property from May 2023 related to unauthorized construction in the cellar, where a full Class A apartment was allegedly created, including three bedrooms, bathroom facilities, and kitchen with gas stove, for which $25,000 in penalties has been imposed.

The building has a documented history of heat and hot water complaints, including a recent October 2024 incident, though services were restored promptly. The property has faced multiple regulatory challenges, including three consecutive Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2021-2023 regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports, though the bedbug reporting from 2023-2025 shows no infestations reported.

There have been several complaints and investigations into illegal conversions, particularly regarding the cellar space, with access issues noted during inspections in 2020 and 2022. While the building's bedbug control efforts appear successful based on reporting from 2021 to 2025 showing zero infested units, the property has experienced recurring heating system issues and currently faces significant penalties for unpermitted construction work. The building's rodent inspection from 2012 showed compliance with health regulations.