429 Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The four-story, seven-unit building at 429 Rogers Avenue in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, owned by Matt Bader, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues since 2023, with the most significant being ongoing heat and hot water problems. Between October 2024 and December 2024 alone, there were multiple complaints about lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building, with at least one complaint still remaining open as of October 2024. The building has also faced several regulatory challenges, including two active violations for failure to file annual boiler inspections (from 2017 and 2018) as of June 2023.

The property has been subject to various infrastructure and safety issues over the past couple of years. In late 2024, there were multiple housing maintenance code violations regarding self-closing doors in apartments 3R and 4R, as well as concerns about smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 4R. The building has had persistent rodent activity, with inspections throughout 2023-2024 consistently showing rat activity, though no bedbug infestations have been reported in recent filings between 2022 and 2024. General building maintenance issues have included various non-emergency complaints in 2025 regarding water leaks, cabinet problems, unsanitary garbage storage conditions, and issues with electric lighting.

The property has also been cited for accumulating refuse and maintaining construction materials improperly in the cellar area, according to a November 2024 violation notice. The building's history shows some positive aspects as well, including the closure of various previous violations related to public hall encumbrances, roof door security, and multiple maintenance issues. Regular inspections and service requests indicate that while problems arise, they are generally being addressed, though often after multiple complaints from different tenants. The most recent documentation suggests ongoing monitoring of building systems and compliance with safety regulations continues to be a focus, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems, as evidenced by multiple service requests in late 2024.