992 Rutland Road, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 5-unit, 3-story building at 992 Rutland Road in East Flatbush, owned by Yechiel Weber and constructed in 1931, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues, particularly affecting resident comfort and safety. Most recently, from early 2025, there have been ongoing water leak problems that were not fully inspectable by HPD, and in late 2023 there was a complaint about heat/hot water issues that similarly could not be investigated due to access problems.

The building has a documented history of pest problems, particularly during 2022, with multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions and rodent sightings. Several violations were issued in 2022 related to fire safety, including illegal locking mechanisms on fire escape doors in apartment 3R, and there are three active violations as of June 2023 concerning failure to file required external low-pressure inspection reports. The building's maintenance history also shows periodic infrastructure issues, with complaints about plumbing, electrical systems, and general sanitation.

Notably, there was an active ECB violation for an unpermitted business accessory awning installed in 2022, and multiple past complaints regarding improper ventilation and illegal conversions. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations since 2019 according to the required filings, the building's habitability concerns, particularly regarding water, heat, and pest control, suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property maintained compliance with rodent inspections in October 2022, though there were previous instances of rat activity noted in July 2022.