465 Elton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The two-family house at 465 Elton Street in East New York, owned by Joseph Hecht, has a significant history of maintenance issues and violations since early 2018. The basement apartment has numerous open violations from February 2018, including a missing kitchen sink drain pipe, water leakage at the ceiling, broken floor, and defective plastered surfaces, all of which remain unresolved as of the most recent records. The second-floor apartment has documented safety concerns, including a failure to install proper carbon monoxide detectors and multiple instances of damaged bathroom tiles and window casings.

Following these violations, there were several Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations in late 2018-2019 related to unauthorized alterations and occupancy issues, including a notable violation for illegally changing the building's occupancy from one to two families to four or more families, for which a $5,000 penalty was imposed. The property has experienced recurring maintenance enforcement issues, with multiple ECB violations for failing to comply with Commissioner's orders, particularly regarding building maintenance and unauthorized alterations. The building's recent history shows ongoing challenges with basic maintenance and safety compliance, particularly in 2018-2019 when multiple violations overlapped and resulted in various penalties, though records indicate these violations have since been resolved.

Notably, there have been rodent activity concerns, with a rat inspection showing activity in August 2017, while inspections in 2012, 2015, and 2016 passed without issues. While some more recent violations have been dismissed by the Department of Buildings, the persistent nature of the violations from 2018 suggests historical challenges with maintenance compliance. The property, built in 1901, has undergone significant scrutiny regarding its occupancy status and maintenance practices over the past several years.