972 Rutland Road, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The three-story, four-unit building at 972 Rutland Road in East Flatbush, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Neighborhood Restore Hdfc, has experienced persistent heating and hot water issues, particularly during the winter months of 2024-2025. Between November 2024 and January 2025, there were multiple emergency complaints and violations related to inadequate heat and hot water throughout the building, with some violations still pending resolution as of January 2025. In December 2024, the building received several violations requiring attention, including issues with self-closing doors, unsafe electrical wiring in the cellar, fire retardant plaster conditions, and various problems affecting Apartment 2R such as water leaks, inadequate hot water, and obstructed fire escape windows.

Additionally, there were general safety concerns related to cooking gas systems, with violations issued for both the entire building and specific apartments. The building's maintenance history shows some structural and safety concerns needing attention, including a need for proper maintenance of doors, electrical systems, and fire safety features. A plumbing complaint was filed in June 2025, indicating ongoing maintenance concerns.

The property has passed rodent inspections in 2017, though it initially failed an April 2017 inspection. Importantly, the building appears to have no current issues with bedbugs, as recent filings indicate no infestations or treatment requirements in the past year. An illegal conversion complaint from 2019 was investigated but did not result in any violations being found at the time of inspection.