289 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The two-family house at 289 East 51st Street in East Flatbush, owned by Cheryl Barbour-Ollivierre, has experienced several significant maintenance issues from 2019 to 2020, with the most pressing concerns centered around heat and hot water outages. Specifically, there were multiple heat/hot water complaints in late 2019 and early 2020, including a building-wide emergency situation in March 2020 that required HPD intervention.

During this same period, additional complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions including mold and flooring issues, though HPD was reportedly unable to gain access to inspect these conditions. The building's history shows one notable violation in March 2018, when work was performed without proper permits at the cellar level, involving the installation of full-height partitions and bathroom fixtures.

This violation was subsequently resolved with no penalties imposed. The pattern of heat/hot water issues between 2019-2020 suggests a recurring problem, though there have been no reported complaints in the building record since March 2020, indicating either resolution of these systems issues or potentially reduced reporting. The lack of access for inspectors during multiple complaint investigations is also worth noting, as it limited their ability to verify the reported conditions.