997 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The five-story, 7-unit building at 997 Clarkson Avenue in East Flatbush, owned by Michael Friedman and built in 1930, has experienced recurring water-related issues over the past three years. Most recently, there have been three documented water leak complaints between September and October 2023, including one classified as an emergency with heavy flow. In 2022, the building faced multiple maintenance challenges, including significant water leak incidents, the presence of mold (classified as unsanitary conditions), and plumbing issues related to toilets.

The building has had notable violations regarding safety equipment, with open violations from 2022 indicating problems with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in unit 1B that have not yet been resolved. During the 2018-2020 period, there were several construction-related violations and safety concerns, including issues with construction site security, lack of proper construction supervision, and problems with means of egress. These violations were primarily resolved through penalties ranging from $1,250 to $10,000.

The building's management has maintained records showing no bedbug infestations in recent years, with all reporting periods from 2021 through 2025 indicating zero infested or eradicated units. However, there were failures in rodent inspections in 2018, and there remains one open building violation from 2022 related to water leak repairs in apartment 1R, specifically concerning the north wall in the first room from the north. The property has undergone multiple permit issuances for various work types between 2018 and 2020, including alteration and plumbing work.