431 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

431 Remsen Avenue is a 3-story, 11-unit residential building built in 1965 and currently owned by Usher Shteinmetz. The property has experienced recurring heat and water issues, with emergency complaints in 2025 and 2024 indicating inadequate heating and hot water availability throughout the building. Multiple violation notices were issued in late 2024 to apartment 1C regarding safety equipment, including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and hot water temperature issues exceeding 130 degrees.

Other significant maintenance concerns have been documented, including pest infestations (mice and roaches in apartments 1C and 3A, respectively), bathroom plumbing issues, and unsanitary garbage storage conditions. The building's history includes various maintenance violations that remain unresolved as of the latest inspection in 2024, including issues with garbage receptacles and pest control. A notable cluster of complaints in mid-2024 involved multiple unsanitary conditions, including mold, water leaks, and issues with wall surfaces. The property has active ECB violations from 2022, including penalties for unauthorized occupancy and improper installations, suggesting potential illegal conversions of the space.

However, recent bedbug reports indicate no current infestations, with the last documented case dating back to 2022. While the building has passed several rodent inspections between 2017 and 2022, there were two failed inspections in late 2019, highlighting ongoing pest control challenges. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of temperature control issues, plumbing problems, and pest infestations, with multiple violations remaining open as of 2024. The property has a documented history of illegal modifications, as evidenced by active ECB violations from 2022, though these may have been made prior to the current owner's tenure.