795 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The three-unit, three-story building at 795 Lenox Road in East Flatbush, owned by Alfgan Alleyne, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past several years, with the most recent complaints filed in 2024 showing continued problems. The building's maintenance history reveals a troubling pattern of heating system failures, with multiple emergency complaints filed between 2022 and 2024, though some were closed after inspections found no violations or were reported as resolved by tenants. In early 2025, several urgent plumbing issues were reported and closed, including problems with the radiator, water supply, and bathtub/shower facilities, along with a broken window guard and pest-related concerns.

The building has also faced significant habitability challenges, particularly in 2018-2019, when violations were documented for mold, water leaks, broken windows, and defective plaster surfaces in Apartment 2R, as well as missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 2. A notable violation from December 2022 indicated water temperature exceeding the maximum safe limit of 130 degrees in Apartment 3. The building's heating system appears to be a persistent challenge, with complaints filed in almost every winter season from 2018 through 2024.

The most recent heat-related complaints in early 2024 required emergency responses from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), though some investigations were unable to access the apartments for inspection. The property has also experienced various plumbing issues, as evidenced by multiple emergency service requests in 2025, including problems with the water supply and radiator systems. While many past violations have been closed, including those related to smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, some issues—such as the broken window guard and pest problems—suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. Notably, the building's history contains periods where no violations were found during inspections, indicating some responsiveness to certain maintenance issues, though the recurring nature of heating problems suggests challenges in achieving consistent systems reliability.