1680 East 22nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229

The 6-story, 49-unit residential building at 1680 East 22nd Street in Sheepshead Bay, owned by Ronald Katz and constructed in 1941, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2025, with multiple tenant complaints recorded between March and April 2025. Specifically, there were at least ten separate reports of heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building during this period, with several complaints indicating HPD's inspection attempts were unsuccessful due to access issues.

While some complaints were subsequently closed after heat and hot water restoration was confirmed, the pattern suggests ongoing maintenance challenges with the building's heating system. The building has a history of various maintenance issues, as evidenced by violations and complaints over the past several years. In 2021, there were multiple violations including problems with fire safety systems, accessibility issues, and building maintenance requirements, though most were resolved by 2022.

Notably, an elevator service failure and related violations were documented in 2021, requiring attention to the building's vertical transportation systems. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations since 2019, with no reported cases in any of the past seven years' filings. Two housing maintenance code violations from 2018-2019 regarding proper posting of building information remain open, indicating some procedural compliance issues.