415 New Jersey Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The 6-unit, 3-story building at 415 New Jersey Avenue in East New York, owned by Subhash Batra and constructed in 1930, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years that warrant attention. Most recently, in August 2024, there were door and door frame issues reported and inspected by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), though no violations were issued in these cases.

The building has a persistent history of door-related problems, including a documented violation in August 2019, and more recently in July 2023, violations regarding obstructions in public hallways (including strollers, shopping carts, and other items) were cited, along with a violation for the need to post official building information. The property has faced several significant infrastructure challenges, including a complete power outage in July 2020, heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building in December 2019 (though these were reportedly resolved promptly), and various interior maintenance concerns such as wall plaster issues in February 2023.

Compliance with safety regulations has also been a concern, with an open violation from July 2023 requiring the removal of encumbrances in public hallways, and another from April 2024 regarding the fire escape drop ladder adjustment. The building's rodent inspection history presents a mixed picture, with some passes and failures noted between 2012 and 2020, including records of rat activity in 2014 and 2019, though the most recent inspection in January 2020 showed compliance. While some issues have been resolved promptly, the frequency and variety of maintenance concerns suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep and code compliance.