705 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The three-story, 3-unit building at 705 Fountain Avenue in East New York, owned by Anthony Sylvester, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant cluster of problems occurring between April 2025 and December 2024. Most recently, in April 2025, there were multiple complaints about ceiling paint issues, pest problems, and power outages, with HPD inspections unable to be completed for several cases, though violations were issued for paint/plaster issues.

In December 2024, there was a notable heat and hot water-related issue affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, with some violations remaining open, particularly regarding rodent infestations (mice and roaches) in Apartment 1, and problems with refrigerator door gaskets. The building has also accumulated several open violations related to safety and regulatory compliance, including missing notices regarding carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detector requirements, gas leak procedures, and bedbug reporting requirements. Additionally, three emergency complaints regarding heat/hot water issues were recorded in December 2024, and there have been multiple instances of power outage complaints in 2025, suggesting ongoing infrastructure or utility-related challenges.

The building, constructed in 2005, was initially inspected for rodent issues in July 2012 and passed, though the most recent inspection results from 2024 indicate significant pest problems. The property has also accumulated several administrative violations that remain open as of 2024-2025, including requirements to post proper safety notices, maintain inspection certificates, and address carbon monoxide detection device requirements. While some complaints have been resolved through HPD inspections, many recent issues have persisted, with multiple complaints regarding similar problems (particularly regarding pest issues and paint conditions) being filed in close succession, indicating potential challenges in maintaining consistent building conditions.