217 East 96th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 4-unit, 2-story building at 217 East 96th Street in East Flatbush, owned by Blueridge 217 LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most pressing concerns occurring in 2018. During July of that year, multiple serious complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions, including reports of mold and pest infestations, some of which HPD was unable to inspect due to access issues. These led to housing maintenance code violations, including an emergency mold situation.

More structurally concerning were five open Class B violations from July 2018 related to apartment 1R, encompassing water leaks, damaged bathroom fixtures, cosmetic damage in the kitchen, pest issues, and floor repairs needed - though some of these may have been resolved as evidenced by subsequent complaint closures. The building's more recent history shows improved conditions, with consistent bedbug reports from 2021-2024 indicating zero infested units and no recorded pest or sanitation complaints since 2018. Three Department of Buildings complaints between 2020-2022, primarily related to work without permits and construction issues, were all resolved without violations being upheld.

A notable issue in 2020 resulted in an $310 ECB violation for failure to maintain the building code-compliant manner, specifically regarding two windows and debris conditions, though this was later resolved. The most recent bedbug report for 2024, covering the period from 2022-2023, shows continuing compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no reported infestations or required eradications. The building's permit history shows activity in 2021, though the specific nature of this work is not detailed in the provided data.