869 Rutland Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The 5-unit, 3-story building at 869 Rutland Road in East Flatbush, owned by James Dockery and constructed in 1930 as a New Law Tenement, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in December 2023, there was a heat and hot water complaint affecting the entire building, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions.

Throughout August 2023 alone, multiple serious issues were reported including concerns about pests, water leaks, and safety equipment (carbon monoxide and smoke detectors), many of which inspectors could not access to verify. The building has several open Housing Maintenance Code violations as of 2024, including requirements to file an annual bedbug report and specific violations related to apartment 3F, such as pest infestation (roaches), window repairs, and issues with safety equipment. Between September and October 2023, multiple violations were documented and closed, showing a pattern of maintenance challenges including problems with garbage storage, door/window issues, safety systems, and a reported mold condition in the kitchen of apartment 3F.

Historical records show that the building had a bedbug infestation period reported in 2021, though the official report indicated no affected or re-infested units. The property has received attention from both HPD and 311 services for various complaints throughout 2023, with most recent cases following a pattern of inspection access issues, where officials were unable to verify the reported problems despite their seriousness, including heating issues in December 2023 and unsanitary conditions in August 2023. The concentration of complaints and violations suggests ongoing maintenance and safety concerns that warrant attention, particularly regarding building systems and safety equipment.