8602 Avenue B, Brooklyn, NY 11236

8602 Avenue B is a two-family residential building located in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, that was constructed in 1945 and is currently owned by Lucille Brown. The building has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues, particularly between late 2018 and late 2019, with multiple complaints filed with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

During this period, there were at least six separate heat/hot water complaints, some of which were classified as emergency situations. While some of these complaints were resolved promptly, notably in November 2019 when heat and hot water were reportedly restored, the pattern of complaints suggests ongoing system reliability issues. In August 2020, a comprehensive inspection revealed several significant maintenance concerns, including ongoing pest infestations (mice and roaches) in the first-floor apartment, plumbing issues, and various repair needs.

These included a water leak at a window frame, problems with the hot water system, and defective plastered surfaces requiring repair and proper painting. The building had previously experienced water temperature control issues, with complaints in December 2018 regarding excessively hot water temperatures reaching 150 degrees. While some violations from the 2020 inspection were eventually closed, as of the latest available records, there are still open violations related to pest control and interior repairs in the first-floor apartment that remain unresolved.