543 Vandalia Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11239

The four-story, three-unit building at 543 Vandalia Avenue in East New York, owned by Jean Aboni and constructed in 2008, has experienced recurring heating and plumbing issues over the past two years. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems, with the most recent cluster of incidents occurring in October 2024, when HPD responded to emergency complaints with initial restoration of services confirmed by tenants, though inspections were often unable to be completed. The building has also faced plumbing-related challenges, including issues with bathtubs, showers, and radiators in 2024, as well as toilet problems in September 2023.

The property has undergone several regulatory inspections that revealed various compliance matters, including the need to post specific safety notices regarding gas leaks, carbon monoxide detection, and emergency procedures in the building's common areas. The building's maintenance record shows consistent attention to pest control, with annual bedbug reports filed between 2019 and 2025 indicating zero infested units in recent years. While the property achieved a passing score on its initial rodent inspection in October 2012, more recent inspections and violations have focused primarily on heating systems and general building safety compliance.

An HPD inspection in November 2023 resulted in several violation notices regarding the posting of required safety information, though most of these were subsequently closed by January 2024. The building's management has responded to most reported issues, though there have been recurring access issues for inspectors attempting to verify complaints, particularly related to heating system problems. The most recent violation, from June 2025, concerned garbage/recycling storage, though this was classified as non-emergency.