650 Sapphire Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The 2-family house at 650 Sapphire Street in East New York, owned by Tania Pesantez, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most significant problems occurring between 2019 and 2022. The building, constructed in 1998, has documented multiple heating and hot water system failures, with emergency complaints filed in 2021 on three occasions (January, May, and July). The property has also faced recurring refrigerator issues, with three separate complaints in late 2021 through early 2022, though inspectors were often unable to gain access to verify the problems.

Inspection records from 2020 revealed several violations in apartment 2FLOOR, including issues with bathroom flushing apparatus, wall paint requirements, and various maintenance matters. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of resolved violations and complaints, with some requiring multiple complaints before being addressed. These include electrical problems (such as outlet/switch issues documented in both 2020 and 2021), flooring concerns, and various plumbing matters.

While most complaints have been closed, many required follow-up complaints for inspectors to gain access or verify corrections. More recent inspections in 2023 and 2024 have not shown any documented complaints or violations, suggesting an improvement in the building's maintenance and inspection access issues. The most recent documented rodent inspection from 2012 was passed. While the building has experienced multiple maintenance challenges, particularly with heating systems and appliances, the historical records indicate that most issues have been addressed through the complaint resolution process, though often requiring multiple complaints for proper access and verification.