131 Vermont Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The two-family house at 131 Vermont Street in Cypress Hills, owned by Rene Fialkoff, has experienced significant maintenance issues over the past two years, particularly in late 2023 and continuing into 2025. Most notably, there is a series of open violations from December 2023 related to the basement apartment (BSMT) that require attention, including broken ceramic floor tiles in the first-story public hall, defective fire retardant material in the ceiling, rodent infestation, and visible mold conditions spanning approximately 36 square feet in the cellar. These violations, classified primarily as A or B under the Housing Maintenance Code, represent serious concerns regarding resident safety and habitability.

The property has documented multiple maintenance issues throughout 2023-2025, including seven separate complaints in December 2023 addressing various concerns such as ceiling and floor problems, electrical issues, and pest infestations. Earlier complaints from July 2023 regarding unsanitary conditions and wall issues were closed due to lack of inspection access. More recent developments in 2025 include a partially served vacate order as of June 12, 2025, though the specific nature of this order is not detailed in the available records.

Historical rodent inspections from 2011 and 2012 show the property passed inspections during those years, suggesting recent pest issues represent a significant deterioration in building conditions. The building's documentation also reveals various emergency and non-emergency repair needs, particularly concerning flooring, stairs, and electrical systems. The most pressing issues currently facing the building, as of this report, are the open violations related to the basement apartment's conditions, including the mold, pest, and structural problems noted in the December 2023 inspection. The pattern of maintenance issues, particularly regarding pest control and structural concerns, suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and resident conditions.