208 Highlawn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11223

The two-story, three-unit residential building at 208 Highlawn Avenue in Gravesend, owned by Mario Felice, was constructed in 1925 and has undergone previous conversions to its current Class A designation. The property has experienced recurring heating system issues, with three documented complaints about lack of heat and hot water - most recently in November 2023, and prior instances in February 2022, though each time tenants reported restoration of services following HPD intervention.

A notable safety concern emerged from a May 2024 inspection, where violations were recorded regarding self-closing doors at the entrance, with one violation specifying a device (hook) preventing door self-closing on the vestibule door. The building currently has several open violations from this 2024 inspection related to safety signage, including the need for proper notices regarding smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, building registration, and tenant housing information, as well as requirements for annual bedbug reporting. The property has documented frequent maintenance issues, with the most recent concerns centering around electrical systems and heating.

An open electrical complaint from November 2023 regarding outlets or switches was inspected without violations being issued. Regarding pest management, the building's bedbug reporting history shows zero infestations reported in the past three filing periods (most recently filed in April 2024 for the period ending October 2023), indicating effective pest management practices. While the building has experienced periodic maintenance challenges, particularly with heating systems, the property has demonstrated responsiveness to HPD interventions, with most complaints being closed after inspections or reported resolutions, though some violations remain open as of mid-2024.