74 East 52nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The two-story, four-unit tenement at 74 East 52nd Street in East Flatbush, owned by Clinton Douglas, has experienced several recurring maintenance and safety issues since 2021, with the most pressing concerns centering around pest control and water-related problems. Most recently, in early 2024, there was a rodent-related complaint filed with the Department of Health that could not be initially inspected due to access issues, though a subsequent March inspection passed.

The building has multiple open violations regarding undocumented bedbug reports from 2022-2024, and significant problems were documented in February 2022 in apartment 2F, including pest infestations, plumbing issues, mold, and various maintenance problems such as broken floors and ceilings requiring repairs. The property has a notable history of water-related issues, including a slow leak documented in early 2022 and multiple plumbing complaints that have required inspection and resulted in violations. A series of appliance-related complaints have also been recorded, particularly regarding refrigerators in 2021 and 2023, with varying outcomes from violations to no violations.

During 2023, two separate non-emergency complaints regarding water supply and refrigerator issues were filed but could not be inspected due to access problems. Though some issues have been addressed through inspections and repairs, such as a cooking gas problem in October 2022 which was verified as corrected, the building continues to show patterns of maintenance challenges that require ongoing attention. The most recent available data from October 2023 shows these issues remain a concern, particularly with the open violations regarding bedbug reporting and various maintenance needs cited during inspections.