573 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The 4-story, 6-unit tenement at 573 Nostrand Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Abe Betesh and built in 1910, has experienced persistent maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, there is a recurring pattern of water-related problems, with multiple complaints about leaks documented between late 2024 and 2025, including heavy flow and slow leaks affecting various units. The building has also faced significant interior maintenance challenges, particularly in apartment 2F, which has multiple open violations as of 2024-2025 related to ceiling and wall conditions in both the kitchen and bathroom.

Pest control issues have been documented, with consistent evidence of rat activity throughout 2024 and early 2025, though there have been no bedbug infestations reported in the past three filing periods (2022-2024). More recent concerns include a door frame issue reported in May 2025, which resulted in violations after HPD inspection. The building has had two complaints regarding structural shaking/vibration in early 2025, though these were found to have no violations upon inspection.

There are also open violations from late 2024 related to maintenance of public areas (bicycles in hallways) and various interior conditions including mold and plumbing issues. The property’s history shows some attempted improvements, as evidenced by multiple rodent baiting operations in 2024, though these appear to have been reactive rather than preventive. It's worth noting that the building has had consistent water-related complaints throughout 2024-2025, with varying levels of severity, and several instances of HPD inspections finding conditions that warranted violations or required follow-up actions.