44 East 96th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The two-story, four-unit tenement at 44 East 96th Street, built in 1930 and owned by Anne Peters, has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues, with documented complaints in 2024, 2024, 2022, 2021, and 2021. Most recently, in November 2024, an HPD inspection was unable to gain access to verify the heat and hot water problems. The building has also faced significant maintenance challenges, particularly in late 2022, when multiple emergencies were reported including plumbing issues (water supply and radiator problems), cooking gas concerns, electrical problems, and appliance malfunctions.

A notable cluster of violations was recorded in 2022, including safety issues such as a defective carbon monoxide detector in apartment 1R, broken window frame, flooring concerns, and issues with self-closing doors at the building entrance. The property has active ECB violations from November 2022 regarding illegal room conversions in the cellar, citing unauthorized partitions, occupancy violations, and lack of heat, with a penalty of $2,500. Multiple inspection attempts to verify these conditions were documented.

The building's safety infrastructure has been cited for several deficiencies, including the need for proper gas leak emergency procedures, building code compliance postings, and various repair requirements. While the bedbug reports from 2024 and 2025 indicate no infestations or eradication efforts during those periods, the property has experienced persistent maintenance issues that suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and compliance requirements. The building's complaint history shows a pattern of recurring heat and hot water service problems, with occupants often unable to provide access for inspections, indicating potential communication or maintenance access issues between tenants and management.