580 Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The four-story, eight-unit building at 580 Rogers Avenue in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, owned by Wolf Sicherman, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water over the past two years, with the most recent complaint filed in December 2024. Multiple emergency complaints regarding heat and hot water affecting the entire building were recorded in both 2023 and 2024, though inspections often encountered access issues. The building has also faced significant maintenance challenges, including rodent infestations, with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene noting violations in October 2024.

A comprehensive inspection in May 2023 revealed various maintenance issues requiring attention, including electrical, plumbing, and painting concerns in common areas and at least one apartment (Apartment 1). Notable violations were documented in October 2023 regarding fire safety features, including a defective fire escape drop-ladder and issues with self-closing doors at the bulkhead. The building has a documented history of pest control efforts, with bedbug reports showing minimal activity, though two units were affected in 2018.

Recent rodent control efforts are ongoing, with multiple bait applications recorded throughout 2025, following inspections in late 2024 that confirmed rat activity. Other maintenance issues from 2020, including electrical lighting problems and heavy water leaks, were eventually addressed but indicate a pattern of infrastructure challenges in this older building. While most recent violations have been closed, including improvements to stairwell lighting and bathroom conditions in Apartment 1, the building continues to experience periodic heat and hot water service interruptions, suggesting potential systemic issues with the building's infrastructure.