397 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

397 Nostrand Avenue is a 4-unit, 4-story residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, built in 1931 and currently owned by Ivy Slater. The property is currently facing multiple maintenance challenges, with the most pressing issues being a recent heating/hot water violation affecting the entire building (May 2025) and ongoing pest control concerns, as evidenced by several unsanitary condition complaints in May 2025. The building has an outstanding pattern of violations related to bedbug reporting requirements that have persisted from 2020 through 2024.

Multiple maintenance issues were reported in May 2025, including paint/plaster problems, water leaks, and intercom system issues, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these complaints. Record-keeping shows that rat activity was confirmed in March 2024, with subsequent bait applications continuing through February 2024, though a Pass inspection in April 2025 indicates some improvement in rodent control. The building's history reveals significant safety and maintenance concerns, including multiple open violations from 2020 requiring the owner to post various safety notices regarding gas leaks, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire safety materials in common areas.

Electrical wiring issues were reported as an emergency in May 2025. While some individual complaints have been resolved, the building continues to exhibit recurring problems, particularly with heating systems, water infrastructure, and pest control. The property has undergone multiple inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and received various violation notices, though many inspection attempts resulted in the inspectors being unable to gain access to verify the reported issues.