1068 Rutland Road, Brooklyn, NY 11212

1068 Rutland Road is a 38-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building located in East Flatbush, built in 1926 and currently owned by Winston Mcleod. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent months, with particularly notable problems reported in early 2025. Between February and March 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) often unable to gain access to verify the conditions. Additional plumbing concerns were documented, including a bathtub/shower issue in March 2025 and various water leak complaints.

The building underwent an inspection in late 2024 that revealed several critical violations in apartment D7, including defective smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, plumbing issues, and evidence of pest infestations. There were also separate violations found in apartments D6 and 9D regarding door and hot water issues, respectively. The building's recent history shows a mix of maintenance challenges and compliance efforts. In 2023, there was a violation related to a defective/inoperative boiler that resulted in an Oath Violation being served.

Environmental concerns have been addressed, with the most recent bedbug reporting period (2023-2024) showing eradication efforts for one infested unit in apartment D7. The property has also faced regulatory scrutiny, with an active Department of Buildings complaint regarding illegal conversion from April 2025. While there have been historical pest issues as evidenced by rodent inspections in 2015 and 2012, recent bedbug reports indicate effective management of such problems. The building's systems have required ongoing attention, as demonstrated by multiple service requests and violations related to heating, plumbing, and water systems over the past years.