720 East 32nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210

720 East 32nd Street, a 6-story, 57-unit residential building built in 1963 in East Flatbush, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past two years. From October 2024 to March 2025, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding lack of heat and hot water throughout the entire building, with HPD inspectors frequently unable to gain access for verification. During this period, the building also had several apartment and building-wide heat complaints, though some were resolved or closed when occupants confirmed restoration of services.

The building has faced various maintenance challenges, including fire safety concerns. In October 2024, inspections revealed multiple violations regarding defective self-closing doors at fire stairs and compactor closets, though these were subsequently closed. A 2023 inspection found an issue with the fire escape drop ladder, and there were earlier violations regarding fire door self-closing mechanisms.

The building's management has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2020, with reports showing minimal infestation history, though there were violations noted in 2022 regarding swarming conditions. Additional maintenance issues documented in 2021 included problems with electrical outlet safety caps in public areas. While some violations have been resolved, there are still open DOB violations from 2022 related to unsafe conditions. The building's management has also faced challenges with building access for inspections, as evidenced by multiple HPD closed complaints citing access issues.