894 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

894 New York Avenue is a 5-story, 8-unit residential building located in East Flatbush, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Jeno Guttmann. The property has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, with four documented complaints in 2024 alone (July, October 4, and October 7), though in each case, heat and hot water were reported as restored either during or shortly after inspections. Between 2021 and 2024, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with official reports showing zero infested units in the past three years.

The building has undergone various inspections and received multiple permits between 2018-2019 for electrical and plumbing work, with some violations noted at that time regarding electrical work without proper permits, though these were resolved. Recent improvements include passing rodent inspections in 2023 and 2024, although there was one instance of rat activity noted in 2019. The property has had several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, including electrical problems in 2021 (power outage and no lighting complaints), and most recently in 2024, there were complaints about unsanitary conditions related to a dog, though no violations were found upon inspection.

A notable violation from 2024 involved improper signage at the entrance, though this was certified as corrected in January 2025. The building's management has generally responded to complaints, as evidenced by multiple closed cases, though there have been instances where inspectors could not gain access to the building or apartments for inspection. While the recurring heat and hot water issues are concerning, it's worth noting that in each instance, the problem appeared to be resolved promptly, and there have been no recent reports of this issue as of July 2025.