17 Kane Place, Brooklyn, NY 11233

This two-family house at 17 Kane Place in Bedford-Stuyvesant, built in 1901 and currently owned by Isaac Nazar, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most pressing are recent issues discovered in November 2023, including unsanitary conditions with pests, water leaks, problems with doors and windows, electrical outlet concerns, safety issues including missing carbon monoxide detectors, and appliance problems. The building has documented rodent activity since 2014, though recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 passed, indicating improved conditions.

Between 2019 and 2021, there were multiple concerning incidents including illegal occupancy issues, with the property operating as four Class A apartments instead of the permitted two-family configuration, resulting in several ECB violations and fines. The property also faced access issues regarding inspections and numerous repair orders during this period. More recently, in 2023, the building experienced multiple maintenance issues in Apartment 1, including pest infestations (roaches and mice), electrical problems, and various structural deficiencies.

While some violations from November 2023 have been marked closed with specific certification requirements, including repairs to electrical outlets, floors, cabinets, doors, and the carbon monoxide detection system. The building has shown compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2023, with no reported infestations. The recent pattern of violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, though the property has passed recent rodent inspections and met some certification requirements.