577 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The two-family house at 577 Lenox Road in East Flatbush, owned by Anthony Reid, has experienced recurring heat and maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns centering around heating system problems and water-related incidents. Between February 2024 and March 2025, there were multiple heat and hot water complaints, including four separate incidents in February 2024 alone, some of which resulted in issued violations.

In addition, the building has faced various water-related issues, with significant complaints about heavy water flow and leaks in October 2024, along with ongoing concerns about construction lead dust affecting both common areas and apartments that remains in progress as of October 2024. The property has also experienced some recent management issues, with HPD unable to gain access for inspections in several instances, including two heat complaints in February 2024 and a 2025 incident that was eventually addressed. Looking at the building's history, there were several concerning incidents in late 2019, including complaints about illegal conversion of the property and a failure to comply with a vacate order, though inspections at the time did not result in violations.

While no violations were issued for the various complaints in October 2024 regarding mold, water leakage, and wall damage, the frequency and nature of these issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building, constructed in 1940, is classified as a two-family house and consists of two stories. The pattern of complaints indicates persistent issues with basic building systems, particularly heating and water infrastructure, requiring regular tenant intervention through service requests to city agencies.