8719 Avenue B, Brooklyn, NY 11236

The two-family house at 8719 Avenue B in East Flatbush, owned by Khaalid Douglas, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past three years, with the most recent cluster of complaints occurring in April 2023. During this period, multiple complaints were filed regarding various maintenance issues, including water leaks, wall paint/plaster problems, window guard safety concerns, door frame issues, and flooring problems.

While most of these April 2023 complaints were resolved without violations, one complaint specifically regarding flooring resulted in violations being issued. The building has faced recurring heat and hot water supply problems, with multiple emergency complaints filed in February 2022 and February 2023, though heat and hot water service was reportedly restored according to tenant reports during HPD's response. The building's maintenance history shows patterns of unresolved access issues for certain complaints, particularly regarding wall conditions and water leaks, where inspectors were unable to gain access for inspection.

A complaint regarding an illegal or improper vent/exhaust system was filed in January 2023, but no violations were found upon inspection. Given the recurring nature of the heating system issues reported in both 2022 and 2023, along with ongoing maintenance concerns, it's noteworthy that the building is approaching its 85th year of operation since its construction in 1940. The property has had its share of typical maintenance issues for an older building, but the pattern of heat-related complaints and multiple maintenance issues over recent years suggests some challenges with building upkeep and systems reliability.