207 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

The 16-unit, four-story tenement building at 207 Nostrand Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Abraham Katz, has experienced significant maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, there were multiple heat and hot water problems in late 2024, including a building-wide outage in October that affected apartment D4, along with various plumbing issues including multiple complaints about bathtubs/showers and basin/sink problems. The building also faced an electrical issue in April 2025 involving inadequate lighting.

Several active violations remain on record from 2024, particularly concerning apartment 4C, where there are documented issues with plumbing fixtures, pest infestation (roaches), and multiple drainage line problems. The building's historical data shows prior concerns including exterior maintenance violations related to window and wall conditions, as well as boiler inspection filing failures, though these were previously dismissed or resolved. Recent rodent inspections in 2025 and 2024 have consistently indicated rat activity, with multiple bait applications noted in early 2024.

While there have been reports of rodent issues, bedbug inspections from 2022-2023 showed no infestation cases. The most recent building inspection data reveals some concerning patterns, including the failure to maintain basic services such as heat and hot water, persistent plumbing problems, and ongoing difficulties with electrical systems. The building, constructed in 1931, is classified as an OLD LAW TENEMENT under NYC building codes, which typically imposes specific maintenance requirements on property owners.