1280 East 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230

The six-story, 60-unit apartment building at 1280 East 12th Street in Midwood, owned by Carlo Dimaggio, has experienced significant heating and hot water system challenges in recent months. Between November and December 2024, there were multiple emergency complaints and violations related to building-wide heat and hot water issues, with particularly notable problems occurring in December 2024. These complaints all required HPD intervention and resulted in at least one violation related to inadequate heat supply in unit 6A, documented on December 3, 2024.

The building also experienced a radiator plumbing issue in late December 2024, requiring HPD involvement but with no violations ultimately issued. Prior to these recent issues, the building had several maintenance concerns addressed through HPD, including various violations in 2024 related to fire escape access, elevator maintenance, and general maintenance of common areas. The elevator system has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints about single-device operation and lack of alternate service between 2018 and 2023, though inspections typically found no violations or resulted in dismissed complaints.

The property has maintained good pest control records, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past five years, and recent filings show zero infested units. While there was one failed rodent inspection in 2016, subsequent inspections in 2015 and 2009 passed. The building's most recent complaint history shows a concentration of heating system issues, though all complaints have been closed through HPD inspection, with varying outcomes in terms of violations and resolutions.