2601 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229

The three-story, five-unit tenement at 2601 Avenue U in Sheepshead Bay, built in 1928 and currently owned by Antonio Wong, has experienced persistent heating system problems throughout 2024, with multiple 311 complaints and Housing Maintenance Code violations concentrated primarily in apartment 2R. This unit has recorded specific issues with excessive heat, including radiators working during non-heat seasons, temperatures exceeding 99 degrees, and multiple violations related to defective safety equipment including missing carbon monoxide detectors and malfunctioning smoke detectors. As of July 2024, there are three open violations in apartment 2R, including issues with a heat radiator and missing safety devices.

The building's heat and hot water system has generated seven immediate emergency complaints in mid-2024 alone, with two violations issued during inspections. The property has a history of maintenance issues extending back to 2021, when there was an unsanitary condition complaint regarding garbage/recycling storage, though inspectors were unable to gain access. In addition to the heating system problems, a June 2023 complaint about unsanitary pigeon conditions was partially validated by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

The building's rodent inspections show mixed results, with a failed inspection in August 2023 followed by a passing inspection in November 2023. There's also evidence of unauthorized alterations in apartment 2R, including the installation of acoustic ceiling tiles, which has resulted in an open violation requiring legalization or restoration to the original condition. While the building's age and history of violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, the most pressing current issues appear to be concentrated in the heating system and safety equipment in apartment 2R.