565 East 93rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236

The two-story, four-unit residential building at 565 East 93rd Street in East Flatbush, owned by Alicene Simms and built in 1920, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most recent being a plumbing problem involving the bathtub/shower reported in April 2025. The building underwent multiple heat and hot water complaints in early 2023, with four emergency reports filed between February and March 2023, though HPD inspections resulted in no violations in some cases, while in one instance, they were unable to gain access for inspection.

Earlier issues in 2021 included problems with plumbing fixtures, an unsanitary condition involving pests, and various maintenance concerns in the sole apartment on record (1R), including defective bathtub surfaces and pest infestation. The building currently has multiple open violations related to the annual bedbug report filing requirement from 2021-2024, and a significant sanitation issue was identified in August 2020 concerning the cellar's cleanliness.

Between August and September 2022, there were several complaints filed regarding possible work without permits in occupied multiple dwelling units, though inspections generally resulted in "No Violation Warranted" or "Inspector Unable To Gain Access" outcomes. The property has shown a pattern of plumbing-related issues over the years, with multiple complaints about the bathtub/shower facilities, and there were instances of pest-related concerns in both 2020 and 2021. While the building has had its share of maintenance challenges, it’s noteworthy that many complaints have resulted in no violations being found upon inspection, and several issues from 2022 have closed without enforcement action.