736 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The six-unit, four-story Old Law Tenement building at 736 Nostrand Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Jamaica State Realty LLC, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past five years, with the most pressing concerns being heat/hot water availability and rodent activity. Most recently, in December 2024, there were two separate heat/hot water complaints within a week, followed by a rodent complaint in late December 2024. The building has a documented pattern of heat/hot water problems, with multiple complaints in both 2024 and previous years (2020, 2021), often resulting in HPD unable to gain access for inspection.

Additionally, there have been persistent pest issues, with unsanitary conditions related to pests reported in 2023 and 2021, and four consecutive years (2018-2024) showing violations for failure to file annual bedbug reports according to HPD rules. The property has undergone several rodent inspections in 2023-2025, with official records showing "Rat Activity" in Initial inspections and fewer subsequent violations, though recent inspections in 2025 indicate ongoing rodent presence. The building's inspection history reveals some infrastructure concerns, including a 2018 violation related to a fire escape obstruction.

While there have been some successful maintenance responses, such as prompt resolution of heat issues (usually within days or weeks) and pest control measures, the recurring nature of these problems suggests an ongoing challenge with building systems and maintenance compliance. Recent rodent inspections in 2025 demonstrate some ongoing pest management efforts, though the presence of rat activity indicates continued challenges. Currently, there are two open violation cases regarding annual bedbug reporting requirements from 2021-2024, as well as an open violation for a fire escape obstruction from 2018.