596 Hegeman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The two-story, four-unit tenement building at 596 Hegeman Avenue in East New York, owned by Zulficar Habib, has significant maintenance issues as of 2023-2024. Most notably, there are multiple open violations related to lead-based paint hazards, including failure to notify occupants and provide required records (Class C violations from January 2024).

The building has also experienced recent plumbing, electrical, pest, and mold problems, with multiple emergency service requests in late November 2023 through early December 2023, resulting in several violations. These include issues with a bathroom sink/wash basin, electrical outlets/switches, and heating/hot water systems, particularly affecting apartment 2F, which has documented violations for mice infestation and various maintenance concerns including lighting and electrical service problems. The property's history shows some recent management attempts to address pest control, as evidenced by a 2021 bedbug report showing all units were treated and none were re-infested.

An inspection from 2012 passed for rodent control. However, the current open violations, including one related to inadequate electrical service to fixtures in various locations and another for unsecured water closet components, indicate ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's age (constructed in 1930) and current documented issues suggest significant infrastructure needs, which are further complicated by the multiple recent violations that have been issued for various unsafe and unsanitary conditions.