611 East 76th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236

The 37-unit, 7-story building at 611 East 76th Street, constructed in 2007, has experienced ongoing concerns primarily related to heating and water systems. Most recently, in January 2025, there was a building-wide heat/hot water issue that resulted in violations being issued. Throughout late 2024 and into 2025, multiple heat/hot water complaints were filed, with several instances where HPD could not gain access to inspect the conditions. The building has also faced maintenance challenges, including a December 2024 violation regarding discolored (brown) water at fixtures in Apartment 5C, and a November 2023 violation for inadequate heat and hot water supply in Apartment 4D.

There have been numerous building system issues recorded, particularly concerning the boiler, with multiple complaints about defective/inoperative units dating back to 2019, and recurring violations in 2021-2024 indicating persistent heating system maintenance problems. The property has faced various maintenance and compliance challenges, including door/window issues (with a recent January 2025 complaint about a door), plumbing problems, and historical concerns about bedbugs, though the most recent 2024 report indicated only one infested unit that was eradicated. Multiple Department of Buildings complaints regarding elevator service and illegal conversion attempts have also been recorded, with some access denials during inspections. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of heating system problems, with multiple violations and complaints about the boiler system, including one in December 2024 specifically mentioning a defective Slant Fin hot water boiler model B120A.

Plumbing issues have also been documented, including a December 2024 violation regarding water discoloration in Apartment 5C. The property's violation history indicates ongoing challenges with maintaining basic services and satisfying Housing Maintenance Code requirements. Historical complaints dating back to 2019-2021 show persistent issues with the boiler system that have not been fully resolved, as evidenced by recurring violations and complaints. While some violations have been resolved, such as those regarding bedbugs in 2021-2022, the building continues to experience periodic problems with essential services, particularly heating and water systems.