1224 60th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The three-story, four-unit residential building at 1224 60th Street in Borough Park, owned by Joel Ackerman and built in 1920, has experienced persistent heating system challenges, particularly in late 2024. Between November 19 and December 1, 2024, there were six separate heat and hot water complaints, five of which involved the entire building, with multiple reports indicating HPD's difficulty in gaining access to perform inspections.

These complaints represented a continuation of similar issues documented since 2021, when residents first reported heat and hot water problems, suggesting an ongoing maintenance concern. Additionally, there is currently an open Class C violation related to a broken or defective latch set at the building's front entrance door. The building's maintenance history reveals several pattern violations requiring attention, including multiple infractions for failing to file required external low-pressure inspections between 2018 and 2023, though most of these were ultimately dismissed.

Recent Department of Buildings activity from 2024-2025 shows several inspection attempts regarding illegal conversions and occupancy use, though in most cases, inspectors were unable to gain access to the premises. A concerning pattern of access denial is evident, with seven separate violations between 2021 and 2024 related to inspectors being unable to gain access to units during complaint investigations. The building has undergone multiple rodent inspections, with one initial failed inspection in March 2020, though a subsequent inspection the same day resulted in a passing grade.