1124 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The two-story, four-unit residential building at 1124 Lenox Road in East Flatbush, owned by Sonia Burrell, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water provision throughout 2023 and 2024, with multiple complaints totaling at least ten reports between March 2023 and December 2024. The most recent complaints were filed in December 2024, marking the building's continued struggle with this fundamental service despite multiple inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), which often encountered access issues preventing thorough evaluations.

The building's systems and safety features have also been under scrutiny, with several violations documented in 2023, particularly in apartment 1F, including defective self-closing doors, non-functioning smoke detectors, and broken carbon monoxide detection devices. These issues appear to have been addressed, as indicated by certification dates in late 2024. Additional building maintenance concerns were noted during a 2022 inspection, including roof leaks and fire retardant material problems in the second-story public hall, though these violations remain in open status as of late 2024.

On a more positive note, the building's recent bedbug report filed in July 2024 shows no active infestation during the reporting period of November 2022 to October 2023, with zero infested units recorded. The property has undergone various inspections and received closure on multiple violations, suggesting some level of responsiveness to regulatory requirements, though the persistent nature of heating system complaints indicates ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort. The building's age (constructed in 1930) and the frequency of heat-related service requests suggest that heating system infrastructure may be a continuing concern for residents.