269 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The two-story, four-unit building at 269 Fountain Avenue in East New York, owned by Sam Fountain LLC, has experienced significant maintenance challenges over recent years, particularly visible in the period from late 2023 to 2024. The property, a 1930 New Law Tenement building, has been the subject of multiple Housing Maintenance Code complaints, with the most concerning being unsanitary conditions including sewage and pest problems, plumbing issues, and various other maintenance concerns. Between December 2023 and April 2024 alone, there were multiple reports of unsanitary conditions (including sewage and pest infestations), plumbing problems (specifically toilet issues), paint/plaster concerns, and flooring issues.

Notably, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) faced access issues during inspections for several complaints during this period, meaning these conditions may not have been properly assessed. The building has documented violations related to pest infestations, particularly mice and cockroaches, with several open violations as of April 2024, particularly concerning mice infestations in Apartment 1R. Other notable violations include a broken floor in Apartment 1R, which was eventually repaired, and issues with building entrance doors.

Earlier inspections in 2023 had also revealed problems including water leak issues, mold, and plaster problems, most of which were addressed, but certain violations remain open as of the latest data. The property's history shows recurrent problems with pest control, as evidenced by multiple failed rodent inspections from 2010 through 2023, though there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years, with the most recent reports from 2024 showing zero infested units. The building's maintenance history indicates a pattern of similar issues recurring over time, with the most recent cluster of complaints (December 2023 through April 2024) showing particular challenges with pest control, plumbing, and general maintenance. While some violations have been addressed through repairs and certifications, the persistence of certain open violations and the repeated nature of similar complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges within the property.