378 Montauk Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The two-family house at 378 Montauk Avenue in East New York, owned by Atin Batra, has experienced several concerning incidents and maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in 2019, the building faced multiple simultaneous issues including electrical problems (power outages and lighting failures), safety concerns regarding fire escapes, staircase conditions, and water leaks, though in many cases the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to gain access to inspect the reported conditions. Earlier in 2019, there were also complaints about unsanitary conditions regarding garbage/recycling storage.

The building previously had several documented violations in June 2018 related to Apartment 2, including problems with plastered surfaces and paint in kitchen walls, though most of these were resolved. Of particular concern is a currently open violation related to defective treads on public hall stairs, which was classified as a Class B violation. The property has a history of electrical issues, with two separate incidents of no lighting reported in 2019, and a power outage incident.

The only rodent inspection on record from 2012 showed a passing result. The building, constructed in 1901, is a two-story structure with three units and has experienced recurring maintenance issues over several years, particularly in 2018-2019. While some violations have been resolved, the open stair tread violation and the pattern of electrical and safety-related complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The multiple emergency complaints in 2019, particularly regarding safety and electrical systems, are notable, though most were ultimately closed even if inspections could not be completed.