Hawthorne Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

This five-story, nine-unit residential building located on Hawthorne Street in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens was constructed in 2023 and is owned by Joel Mayer. The building's recent history shows recurring issues with heat and hot water services, with three documented complaints in the past year and a half: two in 2024 (October and December) and one in March 2025, all classified as emergencies. The March 2025 complaints regarding heat/hot water service and plumbing issues (specifically a basin/sink problem) were particularly concerning as HPD inspectors were unable to gain access to conduct proper inspections.

The October 2024 complaint about door issues was inspected and found not to violate housing laws. Prior to these issues, there were some administrative matters: a Sustainability Enforcement Work Order in August 2023 that resulted in a fully rescinded Stop Work Order by late November 2023, and two "Sweep" inspections in December 2022 and July 2024, both of which found no violations at the time of inspection. The building's documented history raises potential concerns about resident comfort and building system reliability, particularly regarding the heating/hot water systems which have been the subject of multiple emergency complaints.

The inability of inspectors to gain access during several recent complaints may indicate challenges in communication or coordination between residents and building management. While most inspections have resulted in no violations being found, the pattern of heating system complaints suggests this is an area requiring ongoing attention. The building's relatively recent construction date (2023) contrasts with these emerging maintenance issues, which typically might be expected to manifest in older buildings rather than a newly constructed property.