773 Logan Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The two-family residential property at 773 Logan Street in East New York, owned by Josef Ariel, has been in operation since its construction in 1960 and has experienced several notable incidents, with the most significant occurring in January 2019. During this month, the building faced serious heating system issues, prompting emergency complaints to HPD regarding loss of heat and hot water throughout the entire building, which were eventually closed following inspections that resulted in violations.

More concerning was the discovery of numerous illegal conditions in the basement areas, documented through multiple violations under the Housing Maintenance Code between January 25 and February 23, 2019. These violations included inadequate heating, unlawful sleeping room configurations, improper cooking facilities, and unauthorized plumbing fixtures in the basement apartment (CC) and other areas, with some violations categorized as Class B and Class C. The Department of Buildings also received complaints and conducted inspections during this period, including concerns about boiler conditions and potential illegal conversions, though inspections had limited access for verification.

In January 2019, environmental violations were documented by the Environmental Control Board regarding occupancy contrary to the Certificate of Occupancy, illegal living spaces in the cellar, and unauthorized gas range installation, resulting in a $1,250 penalty. Prior to these incidents, the only recorded inspection related to pest management was in July 2012, where the property passed a rodent inspection. Since the January 2019 violations and service requests, there are no additional complaints or violations on record up through October 2023, suggesting that these specific issues may have been addressed, though this should not be interpreted as an indication of the current condition of the property as of July 2025.