781 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

This two-family house at 781 Shepherd Avenue in East New York, owned by Bernadine John, has been experiencing ongoing maintenance issues, particularly in the past year. The building, constructed in 1920, consists of two stories and contains two units.

Recent inspections from January 2024 have revealed multiple open violations in the second-floor apartment (2ndFLO), including issues with window mechanisms, roof leaks affecting ceilings in multiple rooms, and problems with plastered surfaces requiring repair and repainting. The property has also had recurring water-related issues, with three separate water leak complaints (both heavy and slow flow) reported in January 2024, for which violations were issued. Electrical problems have been notable, with three power outage incidents and one lighting issue reported between July and September 2023, with at least one power outage being classified as an "Immediate Emergency." Prior to these issues, the building underwent various inspections and received multiple HPD complaints and violations in 2023, including problems with doors, windows, and flooring.

Specifically, there were documented problems with door conditions and multiple window frame issues in July 2023. While earlier rodent inspections in 2012 and 2018 showed satisfactory results, indicating no rodent problems during those periods, the current and recent maintenance violations suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep. It's worth noting that while some violations have been closed, particularly those related to the electrical power outage and various door/window issues in 2023, numerous violations remain open as of January 2024, primarily related to window mechanisms, roof leaks, and interior surface conditions in the second-floor apartment.