322 Hawthorne Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The three-story, three-unit building at 322 Hawthorne Street in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, owned by Java Bhuya and constructed in 1915, has experienced persistent heating and plumbing issues over recent years, with multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints documented between 2021 and 2024. Most notably, 2024 saw an emergency heat/hot water complaint that was closed without inspection access, while November 2022 marked a significant cluster of heat/hot water complaints resulting in both violations and temporary repairs. Additional infrastructure concerns include water-related problems, with three separate leak complaints documented in 2019, ranging from damp spots to heavy flow issues, and a 2020 slow leak complaint that resulted in violations.

The building currently has open violations from 2022 related to bedbug reporting, roach infestation, mice infestation, scalding hot water issues, and heating system access. Historical complaints between 2019 and 2020 included serious structural concerns, with multiple reports of building shaking and vibration, though inspectors were often unable to gain access to investigate. Violation records from 2020 indicate issues with a parked abandoned vehicle in the rear yard and a trip hazard in the public hall entrance, while an environmental compliance violation from 2019 noted water-damaged drywall in a first-floor apartment.

While the building's bedbug and rodent inspection records show some control measures, with zero reported infestations during the 2020-2021 period and an initial inspection passing in December 2018, the frequency and pattern of heating system-related complaints suggest ongoing infrastructure challenges. Currently, as of October 2023, there are open violations regarding bedbug reporting requirements from 2023 and 2024, though the records indicate no recent infestations. These historical records span multiple years and various maintenance issues, suggesting a building with recurring heating system challenges, occasional water-related problems, and historical pest control concerns, while more recent records indicate improved compliance with some housing maintenance requirements.