1007 Winthrop Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 2-family house at 1007 Winthrop Street in East Flatbush, built in 1925 and currently owned by Xing Yang, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems throughout 2023-2024, particularly during the summer and fall of 2024. There were multiple complaints and inspection attempts by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) for both apartment-specific and building-wide heating issues, with several instances of inspectors being denied access to the apartments during investigations.

These concerns have resulted in violations, particularly for apartment 2, which was cited in August 2024 for multiple issues including water leaks, mold, carbon monoxide detector problems, and inadequate hot water supply. The building also has a history of violations from 2022, including concerns about security door locks and kitchen gas supply. Further scrutiny reveals two active Environmental Control Board violations from 2018, related to failure to comply with previous orders, each carrying a penalty of $1,250.

While there were documented rodent issues in 2010 and certain maintenance concerns in 2022-2023, these appear to have been resolved. Notably, the building has filed bedbug reports for 2019-2021 showing no infestations during those periods. The properties' recent history suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding essential services like heat and water, with multiple emergency complaints being filed and requiring attention.