144 Woodruff Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

144 Woodruff Avenue is a 4-story, 15-unit residential building in Flatbush, Brooklyn, built in 1905 and currently owned by Mike Silber. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, particularly in late 2024 when two emergency complaints were filed in December (one just recently as of December 22, 2024), and previously in December 2022, when violations were issued regarding inadequate hot water supply.

Multiple housing maintenance complaints have been filed throughout 2022-2024, including electrical issues (outlets/switches), painting/plastering concerns, and problems with the mailbox system, though access for inspections was often not granted. The building has faced several sanitary issues, including water leaks (September 2022), mold problems (October 2022), and various plumbing concerns, with multiple violations issued requiring resolution. The property has some documented building code violations from December 2022 that are still open, including issues with fire escape egress and missing door knobs at entrance doors, though some violations were successfully addressed and closed, such as inadequate heating system access and specific hot water issues in Apartment 3C.

Bedbug and rodent inspections show no infestations or problems between 2019-2025, with the most recent bedbug filings (2022-2024) indicating zero infested units. A 2020 complaint regarding water retention/poor drainage was filed but inspection access was not granted. The building's history shows consistent maintenance and service request activity, with many issues requiring multiple service requests to achieve resolution, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems.