69 East 96th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 16-unit, 4-story residential building at 69 East 96th Street in East Flatbush, built in 1926 and currently owned by Leib Skoblo, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, particularly in 2024-2025, with multiple emergency complaints about inadequate heat or hot water affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. Most recently, in May 2025, there was a report of heat and hot water problems, though these were reportedly resolved during inspection.

The building has also faced challenges with sanitation and maintenance, including a significant pest infestation in December 2024 that affected apartment 1B, which was officially documented through violation notices requiring the abatement of mice and vermin flies. Other notable issues include multiple building system deficiencies, such as problems with self-closing doors and latches in the vestibule area, hot water temperature violations in apartment 3C, and various repair needs in apartment 3A including floor and tile issues. The property has documented a pattern of maintenance issues requiring attention, including plumbing problems (both sink issues and water leaks), painting needs, and various emergency complaints that have generally been resolved through HPD inspections.

In addition to these ongoing maintenance challenges, there is an active Department of Buildings violation from June 2023 regarding failure to file the 2021 external low-pressure inspection. While the building has maintained a zero-reporting status for bedbug infestations in recent years (2020-2024), there was evidence of rat activity noted during a November 2022 inspection, though subsequent inspections have passed. Despite the presence of multiple violations and maintenance issues, most have been addressed through the appropriate channels, with many being closed following inspections or corrections.