696 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The three-story, four-unit residential building at 696 East 42nd Street in East Flatbush, owned by Solanges Mimy, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly concerning heating and plumbing systems. Most notably, from late 2024 to early 2025, there were multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems affecting both the entire building and individual apartments, with several violations issued by HPD that required owner correction.

The building has also faced ongoing plumbing challenges, including toilet issues and water supply problems, with the latest plumbing violation related to sewage conditions closed in May 2025. Additionally, there are open bedbug-related violations from 2022 and an April 2024 inspection indicating an incomplete annual bedbug report submission.

The property has a history of various maintenance concerns, particularly affecting the basement apartment (B1), where multiple violations were documented in 2022, including issues with plaster surfaces, pest infestations (roaches and flies), and various repair needs such as a broken wash basin, window balance problems, and defective door glass panes. The building's age (constructed in 1930) and history of these recurring maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and infrastructure. While some recent complaints have been resolved, including several heat/hot water issues in late 2024 and early 2025, the pattern of violations and service requests indicates persistent building maintenance challenges that require monitoring.