2703 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229

The two-family house at 2703 Avenue U in Sheepshead Bay, owned by John Russo, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in March 2025, there were documented pest problems that resulted in HPD violations. Looking back, there have been recurring concerns with essential services: multiple heat and hot water issues in 2019 and 2021 affected both units, with violations documented in apartment 2F specifically noting inadequate hot water supply.

The building has also encountered various appliance-related problems, including issues with cooking gas and refrigeration systems, with some complaints in 2020 not resulting in successful inspections due to access issues. The property has a history of work being conducted without proper permits, as evidenced by two ECB violations from 2019-2022. One noted illegal construction in a first-floor hair salon's backyard, and another concerned an unauthorized front awning/sign installation.

In 2021, there was a complaint about defective boiler operation. Recent building violations related to external low-pressure inspections were issued between 2023-2024, though these were subsequently dismissed in March 2025. The property had several open maintenance code violations as of 2019-2022, including issues with heating, hot water, gas supply, and electrical systems in various apartments and common areas, though many have been marked as closed. While there have been documented repairs and permit issuances in 2020, including work-related permits, the pattern of repeated service disruptions and maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance responsiveness.