654 Dahill Road, Brooklyn, NY 11218

The 24-unit, 4-story building at 654 Dahill Road in Borough Park, owned by Israel Itzkowitz, has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges since 2021. Most recently, in March 2024, complaints about unsanitary conditions and heavy water leaks were reported, though no violations were found upon HPD inspection. Between late 2021 and early 2022, multiple issues were documented, including water leaks (both slow and heavy flow), paint/plaster problems in ceilings and walls, and mold concerns, particularly affecting Apartment 2F with approximately 24 square feet of ceiling mold in the bathroom and 10 square feet in various other areas.

The building has also incurred three active Department of Buildings violations related to failure to file annual inspection reports for 2017, 2020, and 2021 external low-pressure inspections, issued in June 2023. The property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status, with multiple reports between 2021 and 2025 showing zero infested or re-infested units. However, there is a concerning history of rodent activity, with numerous inspections between 2016-2018 indicating persistent rat presence, though compliance inspections in 2017-2018 showed some improvement.

The building's management has faced challenges related to maintaining basic infrastructure, as evidenced by multiple water leak complaints and violations requiring repairs to address visible mold conditions. Most recently, in early 2024, there was also a complaint regarding an illegal curb cut/driveway, though this was dismissed upon inspection. The property's maintenance history suggests a pattern of reactive rather than preventive maintenance, particularly regarding water-related issues and building infrastructure.