1003 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The three-story, four-unit tenement building at 1003 Clarkson Avenue in East Flatbush, owned by Youmao Wei and built in 1930, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in October 2024, there were multiple service requests and violations involving heating systems, pest infestations, mold, wall conditions, and flooring problems, with some inspections being unable to gain access to units for verification. These followed a pattern from earlier complaints, including multiple heating system issues in January 2023 and unsanitary conditions in 2020. The building has documented violations related to bedbug reporting requirements from 2019-2022, and notably, the most recent 2025 bedbug report shows all units were treated and eradicated, with none reporting current infestations.

The property has a concerning history of heating system problems, with emergency complaints being filed for both individual apartments and the entire building. Electrical safety has also been an issue, with inspections in 2019 and 2021 noting defective/exposed wiring concerns, and environmental control board violations for unsafe electrical equipment in 2019. Historical violations from 2019 related to hot water temperature regulation, door self-closing mechanisms, and window guards in unit 3F show past safety concerns that were addressed. The building has received various permits for maintenance work, including plumbing and electrical work in 2018, though there were also violations noted for failure to certify correction of hazardous conditions in 2020.

The property has maintained a consistent approach to addressing pest control, with all recent bedbug reports showing zero infestations during the reporting periods, and thorough eradication efforts documented. However, the building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly regarding heating systems and unsanitary conditions, with many recent complaints requiring multiple attempts for inspection access. The electrical safety concerns from 2019-2021, while documented as resolved or served as Oath violations, indicate a history of wiring and equipment issues that required official notice to address. The most recent inspection data and service requests suggest ongoing maintenance access challenges, as multiple inspections in 2024 were unable to gain entry to perform necessary evaluations. While the building's historical bedbug issues appear to be under control, the persistence of heating system complaints and inspection access difficulties remains a notable trend in the building's maintenance history.