1775 East 13th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229

1775 East 13th Street is a 6-story, 48-unit residential building in Sheepshead Bay, built in 1940 and currently owned by Jacob Rieger. The building has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues throughout 2025, with eight separate complaints filed between January and April 2025, all classified as emergencies. While heat and hot water service was reportedly restored during some inspections, the frequency of these complaints suggests ongoing system challenges.

Additionally, a recent paint/plaster issue with the ceiling was reported in April 2025, though HPD was unable to complete the inspection. The building's maintenance record shows several concerning issues. In December 2023, violations were documented in Apartment 3F, including water leaks, defective plaster surfaces, and non-functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The building's boiler system has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints filed between February and December 2023 regarding access issues for inspections, resulting in at least one Environmental Control Board violation with a $500 penalty for failure to provide access.

The property also had several Building Department violations related to maintenance standards in late 2022-2023, and while recent bedbug and rodent inspections (2020 and 2015) showed no infestations, the overall pattern of maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and compliance requirements. The building has a history of various maintenance challenges, with the most recent concerns centering around heating systems, water maintenance, and elevator operations. While some historical violations have been resolved, the recurring nature of recent complaints, particularly regarding heat and hot water, indicates persistent infrastructure issues. The property has maintained an infestation-free record in recent bedbug reporting periods from 2019 through 2024, and passed rodent inspections, though these environmental controls should be monitored as part of overall building maintenance.