750 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The 6-story, 65-unit building at 750 Lefferts Avenue in East Flatbush, owned by Shaul Kapelowitz, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues, particularly affecting resident comfort and safety. Most notably, there have been persistent problems with heating and hot water systems throughout 2025, with multiple complaints registered between February and April of that year, some requiring emergency intervention. The building's elevator system has been a major concern, with multiple violations and failures to maintain emergency systems documented between 2022 and 2025, including recent violations in 2024 with penalties totaling $3,900 related to inoperative systems and maintenance issues.

A currently open complaint from June 2025 regarding unsanitary garbage/recycling storage conditions suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has a documented history of various maintenance issues in individual apartments, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations and complaints in 2024, particularly affecting Apartment C11. These included problems with plaster surfaces, bathroom leaks, and appliance issues, though most of these violations were subsequently closed. The building has also experienced periodic pest management challenges, with bedbug infestations reported in multiple years from 2019 to 2024, though records indicate these infestations were addressed successfully in each instance.

While the property has passed rodent inspections in 2019 and 2021, it receives regular monitoring for pest control. More recent structural and safety concerns include a Class C violation (as of July 2024) regarding a fire door issue on the 4th floor that remains unresolved. The building's historical data from 2019-2023 shows consistent patterns of maintenance violations, particularly relating to elevator functionality, heat/hot water systems, and various structural elements, indicating ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance response. The property was constructed in 1940 and has undergone typical wear and maintenance issues for its age, with particular focus needed on addressing the recurring elevator system and heating infrastructure problems that have emerged as the most significant impact on resident comfort and safety in recent years.