1010 Rutland Road, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 4-unit residential building at 1010 Rutland Road in East Flatbush, owned by Larry Hirschfield, has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues throughout 2024 and into 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed between October 2024 and April 2025. While some complaints were resolved promptly and heat/hot water was restored, several incidents required HPD intervention, and in many cases, inspectors were unable to gain access to the affected units for verification.

The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, particularly in Apartment 2F, which was the subject of a cluster of violations identified in April 2024, including issues with hot water temperature, missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, ventilation system problems, window repairs, and floor defects. A significant violation was noted regarding restricted access to the building's heating system door in the cellar/boiler room. The property's maintenance record shows consistent reporting of heat/hot water issues, with at least seven separate incidents documented between December 2024 and April 2025, receiving emergency response classification.

Other maintenance concerns in 2024 included problems with radiators and plumbing systems, though inspections were often hampered by access issues. Despite these challenges, it's worth noting that the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with five consecutive annual reports (from 2019-2024) showing zero infestation and eradication cases. The most recent documented bedbug report in December 2024 confirmed no affected units, and previous annual filings since 2020 have shown a consistent pattern of pest-free status.