653 East 32nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210

The three-story residential building at 653 East 32nd Street in East Flatbush, owned by Ghilda Pierre, has experienced recurring maintenance issues since 2018, with an active cluster of violations and service requests between 2019-2021. Notable recurring problems include heat and hot water outages in 2019-2020, multiple plumbing issues including heavy water flow leaks, sewage problems, and various bathroom fixture malfunctions. The building has also faced sanitation concerns, with reports of mold and pest infestations.

Significant regulatory issues emerged in 2019 when the building was cited for being allegedly converted from a private to multiple dwelling status, and subsequent inspections revealed potentially unauthorized improvements including new bathroom facilities and gas lines. These violations resulted in multiple Environmental Control Board (ECB) penalties totaling over $80,000, though some penalties were later marked as resolved or no longer due. Recent data shows a complex legal situation regarding the building's occupancy status, with several active ECB violations from 2021 citing failure to comply with correction orders related to unpermitted work.

The most recent permit activity was recorded in August 2022, suggesting some level of ongoing compliance efforts by the current ownership. While many of the historical complaints have been closed without violations being found, the repeated nature of heating, plumbing, and sanitation issues indicates persistent maintenance challenges. The building's records show a mix of emergency and non-emergency complaints, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) frequently unable to gain access for inspections, particularly during complaints about heating system failures.