1271 East 89th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236

The two-family house at 1271 East 89th Street in Canarsie, owned by Titus Neckles, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, with particular concerns regarding heat/hot water and cooking gas systems. Between November 2023 and June 2024, at least eight separate incidents involving heat/hot water problems were reported, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. These complaints often resulted in violations being issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), with some instances requiring multiple complaints before access could be gained for inspection.

Additionally, there were several complaints about cooking gas issues during this period, with violations issued in June 2024 and November 2023. Earlier in 2023, the building also experienced unsanitary conditions related to pests, which resulted in violations. A minor complaint regarding an electric/gas range was investigated in November 2023, though no violations were found in that instance.

The building's documented issues have predominantly been addressed through emergency interventions, with all complaints being officially closed, though some required follow-up inspections or verification processes. A building inspection conducted on January 30, 2024, in response to a permit-related complaint, found no violations warranting action at that time. Given the recurring nature of the heating and gas system complaints, which represent basic utility services, and the documented violations from HPD inspections, the building has faced significant maintenance challenges that have required multiple intervention attempts to address.