1019 Hegeman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The two-family house at 1019 Hegeman Avenue in East New York, owned by Alex Rodriguez, has a documented history of maintenance and safety issues, particularly during 2019, when multiple complaints were filed regarding doors, windows, and safety features. Between April and June 2019, there were numerous 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code complaints related to door problems, including multiple instances where HPD could not gain access to inspect the conditions. Three emergency complaints were filed in May 2019 concerning broken or missing window guards, and another set of complaints related to fire escape safety were also reported. Two heat and hot water complaints in early May 2019 could not be inspected due to access issues.

The building has open housing maintenance code violations from 2019 that include broken door handles, defective keylocks, and a unique situation regarding an illegal double cylinder lock at the property line gate and issues with entrance doors. In 2019, the first-floor apartment experienced several maintenance issues that were documented but appear to have gone unaddressed in the long term, including a pest infestation, missing radiator covers, and various door and handle repairs needed. The property has two open violations from 2020-2023, including one related to the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at the property line gate and another regarding doors in the 2nd floor entrance. There were multiple illegal conversion complaints filed in 2019 and 2022, but inspectors reported being unable to gain access on the final inspection attempts.

Additionally, an Environmental Control Board violation was recorded in April 2019 regarding unauthorized construction work at the entrance to the cellar that was allegedly resolved with no penalty imposed. The building's past rodent inspections show variable results, with rat activity reported in 2010 but passing inspections in 2012 and 2010 (compliance). The property, constructed in 1950, has been subject to various regulatory oversight notices and complaints, with the most significant cluster of issues occurring in 2019. While some violations and complaints have been resolved, multiple open violations from 2019 remain on record as of the most recent data. The building's history suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly concerning access issues during inspections, which have prevented comprehensive resolution of various complaints and violations.