444 Avenue X, Brooklyn, NY 11223

The 50-unit, 6-story building at 444 Avenue X in Gravesend, owned by Margaret Brunn, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years, particularly related to heat and hot water systems. From October 2024 through April 2025, there were multiple complaints about no heat or hot water in the entire building, with HPD inspections confirming that these services were restored by the time of inspection.

The building faced safety concerns in early 2025, with violations related to smoke detectors and sprinklers, though HPD found that conditions did not violate housing laws in some cases. More recently, in April 2025, there was a complaint about pest issues, which HPD investigated but determined did not violate housing laws. The building has an open set of violations primarily affecting apartment 5E (on the 4th floor), documented in August 2024, including issues with mold, defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and various repair needs for walls, ceilings, floors, and door chimes.

Historical data shows recurring elevator service issues, with complaints about lack of alternate service in 2024, 2019, and 2018, though inspections generally found no violations at the time. The building's maintenance history includes occasional bedbug reports, with the most recent filings (2022-2024) showing no current infestations, and a rodent inspection in 2013 that passed. While there have been multiple 311 service requests and violations over the years, many were closed without finding violations, particularly regarding heat and water issues, which appear to be a persistent challenge for the building's systems.