232 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223
The 5-unit, 3-story building at 232 Avenue U in Gravesend, owned by Karen Sardell, has been experiencing recurring heat and hot water issues since 2024, with multiple emergency complaints recorded through HPD. Most recently, in early 2025, there were confirmed reports of heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building, though inspections found that services had been restored by the time of the investigation.
The building has a concerning pattern of heat-related complaints, with seven such incidents recorded between 2020 and 2025, including five in 2024 alone. In addition to the heating issues, the building has several open violations as of December 2024, including a class C violation regarding defective self-closing doors at the first-story vestibule and various administrative violations related to posting requirements.
There are also two open violations from 2024 concerning gas leak procedures and housing information guide notices. While bedbug reports have been filed regularly from 2023-2024, showing zero infested units in each reporting period, there were violations noted in 2022 and 2021 regarding annual bedbug reporting requirements. The building's age (built in 1931) and the frequency of heating complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, though the management has generally responded promptly to HPD investigations.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 5 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 4875 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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