1051 Barbey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The three-story, two-family house at 1051 Barbey Street in East New York, owned by Gayman Hillaire, has experienced persistent maintenance issues since 2022. Most notably, there has been an ongoing rodent infestation problem in Apartment 1, with multiple Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) complaints recorded between 2023-2024, including new complaints in January 2024 that could not be inspected due to access issues.

Other significant concerns include multiple violations related to heating systems, with Class C violations for inadequate heat supply documented in 2022-2023, and hot water temperature regulation issues. The building has also faced several plumbing and maintenance problems, including a slow water leak and basin/sink issues in March 2023, along with various unsanitary conditions. The property has a concerning history of boiler-related complaints between 2021-2022, with multiple instances of inspectors being denied access to assess the system.

These complaints culminated in a current active ECB violation from March 2024, with a penalty of $3,125 for failure to maintain the boiler as required. Recent inspections in September 2023 revealed multiple open violations in Apartment 1, including problems with plastered surfaces, window security features, rodent infestation, and carbon monoxide detection equipment. While there have been periodic improvements, as evidenced by some complaints being marked as closed, the recurring nature of these issues suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort.