786 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The three-story, two-family house at 786 Nostrand Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Andrew Smith, has experienced several notable issues related to heating and safety systems over recent years. Most concerning were three consecutive heat and hot water complaints between June 2021 and January 2022, affecting both entire building and individual apartments, with violations issued in June 2021 specifically related to hot water availability in both apartments.

The June 2021 inspection revealed multiple violations that required corrective action, including the need for functional carbon monoxide detectors in both apartments, gas leak emergency procedure notices, and specific repairs including lead paint hazard remediation and bathroom tile cleaning. While most of these violations were certified as addressed by September 2022, the building's heating system appeared to have ongoing issues, with another heat/hot water complaint in January 2022. The property has maintained relatively good building conditions since then, with no active violations or complaints related to bedbugs (as evidenced by three consecutive "0" reports from 2021, 2022, and 2024 filings) and passing rodent inspections in 2023, 2024, and 2018.

The most recent bedbug report from December 2024 covering the period November 2023 to October 2024 shows no infestations, while similar reports from 2022 and 2021 had the same findings. The building was constructed in 1910 and has undergone typical wear and maintenance requirements for its age, though the heating system and safety equipment upgrades in 2021-2022 were notable areas requiring attention. While the property has demonstrated recent stability with regard to pest control and rodent inspections, the heating system issues from 2021-2022 suggest an area where historical attention has been required.