2657 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235

The two-story, three-unit residential building at 2657 East 21st Street in Sheepshead Bay, owned by Ilona Itskov and constructed in 1994, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent months, particularly regarding heating and plumbing systems. Between February and March 2025, there were multiple complaints and emergency service requests related to heat and hot water issues, with at least eight separate incidents reported through 311 and HPD. The building has also experienced persistent plumbing problems, including a sewage odor in March 2025 and multiple water supply issues leading up to that date.

While many of these complaints were resolved promptly, several inspections were hindered by access issues, making it difficult to verify whether all problems were fully addressed. The property has a documented history of various maintenance violations and repairs between late 2023 and 2024. These include issues with self-closing doors, bathroom ventilation systems, and plumbing connections in Apartment 2 and the 2nd Floor.

The building underwent inspections revealing violations related to door functionality, including an illegal double cylinder lock, as well as heating system access concerns in the basement. However, the building has maintained a clean record for bedbug infestations since at least 2020, with no reported cases in any of the four most recent annual filings. Despite the recent maintenance challenges, there is evidence that the owner has been responsive to most complaints, with many issues being resolved through appropriate channels, though some inspections were limited by access restrictions.