590 Elton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The two-family house at 590 Elton Street in East New York, built in 1901 and currently owned by Stephen Francis, has experienced multiple maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant cluster of problems occurring in late 2023. Between June 2023 and November 2023, there were several reports of unsanitary conditions, particularly mold, and issues with paint and plaster, particularly ceilings, affecting the building's habitability.

Most of these complaints were investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), with some cases being closed due to lack of access for inspection, though one heat/hot water complaint was verified as corrected in October 2023. Notably, in November 2023, the building received multiple violation notices regarding safety issues, including missing guardrails at windows and stairs, defective ceramic floor tiles at the porch, and a corroded steel lintel above the entrance door, though records indicate these violations were certified as corrected by late November 2023. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring issues with ceiling conditions, both in terms of paint/plaster problems and mold, suggesting potential ongoing maintenance challenges.

While the property passed a rodent inspection in May 2012, no more recent pest control records are available. The documented complaints and violations, particularly those from late 2023, indicate a period of heightened maintenance issues, though many of these have been addressed or closed in subsequent months. The property's age and the variety of reported issues suggest that while some maintenance concerns have been addressed, there may be other underlying issues requiring ongoing attention.