289 Maple Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225

At 289 Maple Street in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, this 6-unit, 4-story building constructed in 2017 has had several significant maintenance issues, most notably concerning heat and power systems. The most recent incident occurred in January 2024, when Apartment 2B experienced heating problems that resulted in Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) violations.

This was preceded by a power outage incident in November 2020. The building has undergo multiple inspections for rodent-related issues, with initial violations noted in June 2022 (though subsequently passed in July 2022) and a health department intervention in June 2022. The property owner, Jacob Schwimmer, has maintained consistent reporting of bedbug activity, showing no infestations in any unit across five consecutive annual reports from 2019 through 2024.

Additionally, there was an early construction-related violation regarding window energy efficiency recorded in March 2018, resulting in a $2,000 penalty which has since been resolved. The building's heat and hot water systems have shown vulnerability, with two emergency service calls in 2020 and 2024, though the latter resulted in violations that potentially affect resident comfort. While the building's management has addressed various issues as they arise, the recurring nature of heating problems and initial rodent violations suggests some ongoing maintenance challenges.