224 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The three-story, two-family house at 224 Fountain Avenue in East New York, owned by Alan Waintraub and constructed in 2002, has experienced significant maintenance issues over the past several years. Most notably, in August 2023, multiple serious violations were identified, including mold (approximately 2 square feet under the sink in the kitchen), heavy water leaks, and pest infestations (both roaches and mice) in the second-floor apartment. The building has also faced recurring problems with electrical systems, including a power outage and outlet issues reported in July 2023, though these inspections resulted in no violations.

Earlier maintenance concerns from February 2023 involved window frame problems, and similar pest issues were documented in November 2021. The property has a concerning history of unauthorized alterations and safety violations. In 2023, the Department of Buildings discovered an illegally converted first-floor apartment with unauthorized electrical work, leading to environmental control board violations.

This followed previous concerns in 2019 regarding improper gas hook-up and electrical modifications, though these were ultimately resolved. Historical records show a passed rodent inspection in 2012, but the building's recent violations suggest ongoing pest management challenges. The property has undergone multiple inspections and received various violation notices between 2019-2023, with several open violations currently outstanding as of the latest available data.