44 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The three-story, six-unit tenement at 44 Christopher Ave in Brownsville, owned by Marvin Rebew, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, in 2023, there were multiple emergency violations related to safety systems, including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors (May-June), as well as concerning unsanitary conditions with pests.

Earlier complaints indicate persistent heating issues, with multiple heating system complaints in 2022 and 2023 showing problems with both apartment and building-wide systems. The building has also had problems with basic maintenance items, including radiator issues, door repairs, and various interior conditions (mold, plaster, and paint problems) across different units.

Inspection records reveal ongoing challenges with building safety systems and sanitation, including a concerning pattern of violations related to heating system access and various unsanitary conditions. Recent violations from October 2023 specifically mention issues with plastered surfaces and paint conditions in both the common areas (3rd-floor hallway) and individual units (notably in Apartment 2A and 1B). While the building has demonstrated some improvement in recent years, as evidenced by multiple violations being certified as corrected, there are still active violations on record for failure to file certain inspection reports, dating back to 2018 and 2019, related to external low pressure and boiler inspection requirements.