1556 New York Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11210

The five-story, 9-unit building at 1556 New York Avenue in East Flatbush, owned by Joel Hershkowitz, was completed in 2022 and has generally maintained good habitability standards since then. The most recent concern involves two rodent-related incidents in 2024 and 2023, though both were resolved with inspections showing only minor violations and no major health or safety concerns.

The building experienced two separate heat/hot water complaints in late 2020, with one requiring emergency HPD intervention; however, heat and hot water were confirmed to be restored by the time of inspection in one case, while access issues complicated the investigation of the other complaint. The building's construction phase in 2022 was marked by several complaints, including concerns about illegal after-hours work, gas hook-up issues, and site conditions endangering workers, though inspections typically found no violations or resulted in prompt resolution.

Notably, the property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with three consecutive annual filings (2022-2024) showing no infestations or eradications, indicating effective pest control measures. The building's relatively short history suggests proper maintenance systems are in place, as evidenced by the recent rodent issues being addressed promptly through standard municipal channels rather than escalating into major violations or prolonged problems.