42 Southgate Court, Brooklyn, NY 11223

The two-story, three-unit residential building at 42 Southgate Court in Gravesend, owned by Berish Rubin, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most recent concerns primarily focused on water-related problems. In early 2024, the building faced multiple water leak complaints, including one serious incident reported as a "Heavy Flow" leak in March 2024, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) found no violations in these cases.

The building has a documented history of temperature control issues, with three separate complaints about heat and hot water problems in December 2021 through January 2022, one of which resulted in HPD violations related to hot water access in Apartment 3. Earlier incidents from 2019 also show similar problems, including additional heating system access violations that were addressed. The building's maintenance record reveals several infrastructure challenges, including a 2019 plumbing issue involving the water supply, and multiple violations regarding safety equipment and building access.

These included a 2019 violation for defective carbon monoxide detectors and various safety code violations related to door mechanisms and self-closing requirements in Apartments 1 and 2. While the building has faced these persistent maintenance challenges, it is worth noting that the property has consistently filed annual bedbug reports indicating no infestations, with the most recent reports (2022-2024) showing zero affected units. A rodent inspection in 2011 passed, suggesting that pest control measures have been effective.