201 East 96th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The two-story, four-unit building at 201 East 96th Street in East Flatbush, owned by Pinchos Jager, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent months. Most notably, in June 2024, Apartment 2F was issued multiple Class C violations by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), including problems with roach infestations, inadequate hot water supply, defective window guards, malfunctioning self-closing doors, and inoperable smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

There were also issues with building safety, including a locked boiler room access problem and various maintenance needs in common areas such as the need for floor tile replacement in the vestibule and cleaning of yard spaces. The building's ventilation system had problems in September 2023, resulting in two violations that were subsequently resolved.

Recent service requests have focused on heat/hot water issues and appliance problems, with at least one incident in June 2024 where HPD issued a violation for inadequate heat or hot water supply. While the building has not reported any bedbug infestations in the past three reporting periods (most recently in December 2024), the persistent maintenance issues, particularly related to heat/hot water supply and pest control, suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep. The property, built in 1931 as a New Law tenement, has had these recurring issues despite being subject to regular inspections and complaints, indicating potential difficulties in maintaining basic housing standards.