2277 Homecrest Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229

2277 Homecrest Avenue is a 6-story, 113-unit residential building located in Sheepshead Bay and constructed in 1962, currently owned by Michael Dorto. The building has experienced persistent heating and hot water issues, with multiple complaints recorded in the past two years (2022-2025), including four separate incidents in February 2025 alone, all involving the entire building. While HPD inspections generally confirmed restoration of services during their visits, the frequency of these complaints indicates an ongoing maintenance challenge.

The building has also faced some significant code compliance issues, including three active violations related to external inspections that were not filed properly between 2018-2021, with associated penalties. In 2021, there were concerning complaints about building shaking/vibration and exposed electrical wiring, though these complaints were ultimately found not to warrant violations. The building underwent critical repairs to address various safety issues in 2019, including door self-closing mechanisms and plumbing issues. Despite these challenges, the building has shown improvement in certain areas.

There have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past three years (2022-2025), and recent rodent inspections in 2018 and 2022 passed successfully. The property has maintained regular bedbug reporting compliance since 2020, with most recent reports showing no current infestations. The building has also addressed some of its environmental control board violations from 2019 regarding fire escape accessibility, though one violation from 2021 regarding building maintenance remains active with a $1,250 penalty. The property has demonstrated ongoing efforts to address maintenance issues through various repairs and inspections, including heat system repairs and plumbing work, though the recurring nature of the heating complaints suggests this remains an area requiring attention.