676 Midwood Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The two-family house at 676 Midwood Street in East Flatbush, owned by Sophia Adams, has experienced significant maintenance challenges since 2024, with multiple emergency complaints across various categories including plumbing (water supply issues), electrical problems (power outages), unsanitary conditions (mold and pests), and general maintenance concerns. The most recent incidents, occurring in 2025, involve water supply issues that prompted HPD inspections which could not be completed.

The building has four open housing maintenance code violations from February 2024 related to Apartment 1, including issues with water leaks, hot water supply, carbon monoxide detectors, and plaster surfaces. The property has a concerning pattern of inspection access issues, as seen in multiple complaints where inspectors were unable to gain entry. There are also four active complaints as of mid-2025 regarding illegal hotel rooms, electrical wiring concerns, and unpermitted uses, though one electrical complaint and a permit-related complaint were resolved with no violations found during inspection.

Previous historical issues include several construction-related violations between 2021-2024, particularly regarding permit compliance, construction fence maintenance, and work site safety requirements. While rodent inspections conducted between 2019-2023 generally passed, a failure was noted in February 2020, and there have been multiple complaints about sanitation issues in 2024, suggesting periodic pest management challenges. The building experienced various maintenance issues requiring HPD attention throughout 2024-2025, including problems with flooring, stairs, ventilation systems, and various unsanitary conditions.