626 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

The three-story, four-unit building at 626 Carlton Avenue in Prospect Heights, owned by Fritz Celestin, has experienced several notable maintenance issues over the past few years. Most prominently, there have been recurring violations regarding bedbug reporting compliance, with four consecutive violations from 2021 to 2024, though the most recent 2023-2024 violation remains open. The building has also faced significant structural concerns, particularly in 2021, when the facade and decorative features became problematic.

Two separate violations were issued in July 2021 regarding the facade's state of disrepair, including problems with a decorative arch (brownstone) that had collapsed into the front stoop, affecting egress and requiring a partial vacate order. While these violations were later resolved, there was also an Environmental Control Board violation in January 2022 regarding general maintenance issues including a missing decorative stone over the front egress. The structure's recent history shows some improvement in basic maintenance compliance; the building filed its bedbug report for the period ending October 31, 2022, showing no documented infestations during that period.

A rodent inspection from January 2018 passed successfully. While there were two construction-related complaints in July 2021 regarding building shaking and construction work, both were closed without finding any violations. The property, which dates back to 1871, has maintained its classification as "Hereafter Converted Class A" housing. Although there are current ongoing violations, especially concerning bedbug reporting compliance, recent bedbug reports show no infestations during the specified reporting periods, suggesting some improvements in pest management compliance.