353 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

The four-story, five-unit building at 353 Flatbush Avenue in Prospect Heights, owned by Harry Fang, has experienced several notable issues since 2019. Most significantly, in February 2022, the building faced serious heating and hot water problems that affected multiple floors, requiring HPD intervention and resulting in multiple Class C violations. These included inadequate heating in apartment 3F, locked access to the heating system in the cellar, and dangerously high hot water temperatures exceeding 130 degrees Fahrenheit in apartment 3F.

While these violations were certified as addressed by the end of February 2022, they represented a significant disruption to building services. More recently, the building received a violation in June 2023 for failing to file the 2018 external low-pressure inspection, though this was subsequently dismissed in July 2023. The building has maintained a good record regarding pest control, with no bedbug infestations reported in the most recent reporting period (2024-2025) and consistent zero counts in previous years.

Rodent inspections conducted in both 2017 and 2012 passed successfully, indicating compliance with health standards. While there was a food establishment complaint regarding rodents/insects/garbage in December 2019 that was addressed, the specific location within the building was not specified in the records. The building's age (built in 1915) and recent heating system issues suggest that while some maintenance challenges exist, the property has generally maintained basic compliance with housing regulations, particularly in recent years.