43 Hawthorne Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The 6-unit, 2-story building at 43 Hawthorne Street in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, owned by John Wynter, was constructed in 1931 and is currently classified as a converted Class A building. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years, with the most pressing concerns relating to heat and hot water systems. In both 2018 and 2019, building-wide complaints about heating were filed with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification.

A notable cluster of maintenance issues emerged in June 2019, including reports of mold, water leaks, and problems with windows, doors, cabinets, plumbing, and flooring, all of which were categorized as either emergency or non-emergency situations. More recent inspections have revealed ongoing compliance issues, with open violations recorded between 2019 and 2024. These include multiple citations for failing to file annual bedbug reports, as well as several public safety concerns from 2019 regarding missing smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector notices, building registration information, and the improper use of an interior room in basement apartment B.

This apartment also had documented problems with a mouse infestation and door-related issues that fall under Class C violations, indicating more serious concerns. An elevator-related complaint was filed in early 2024, though this was ultimately found to be unsubstantiated based on department records. The building's age and history suggest a variety of maintenance challenges, with specific attention required to the ongoing bedbug reporting compliance and the 2019 violations related to safety equipment notifications.