2611 Clarendon Road, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The two-family house at 2611 Clarendon Road in Flatbush, owned by John Jones, has experienced numerous recurring maintenance issues in recent months, particularly between March 2025 and July 2025. Most notably, there have been multiple incidents of electrical problems, including power outages and lighting failures, as well as frequent heating and hot water system malfunctions, with at least four instances of each type of emergency complaint since March 2025. These issues have resulted in multiple violations being issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), which are still pending resolution as of July 2025.

The building also faced structural concerns in 2025, with complaints regarding building vibrations, an illegal conversion issue, and a vacate order situation, though inspections did not always result in violations. Of particular concern is an active violation from November 2024 regarding the second-floor masonry parapet wall, which was reported to be severely cracked and leaning outward, potentially indicating a collapse risk. This structural issue, along with a documented history of building stability complaints, raises significant safety concerns.

There have been various operational and maintenance complaints in recent years, including water leak issues in December 2024 and problems with cooking gas and general electric systems in 2023. While some earlier complaints from 2023 were resolved without violations, the more recent pattern of repeated emergency situations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building, constructed in 1930, has been under increased scrutiny recently, with multiple HPD and Department of Buildings inspections being conducted, though access issues have sometimes prevented inspectors from verifying conditions. As of July 2025, several violations remain active, indicating that not all identified issues have been addressed within the required timeframes.