396 East 94th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 2-story, 4-unit residential building at 396 East 94th Street in East Flatbush, owned by The Henry Family Limited Partnership, has experienced recurring heating and maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, there have been persistent heat and hot water problems, with multiple complaints filed between April 2023 and February 2025, including a significant heavy water leak reported in March 2025 that HPD was unable to inspect.

The building has also faced several housing maintenance code violations, particularly affecting Apartment 2F, including issues with carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, mold conditions, and water leaks, as well as problems in common areas such as broken light fixtures. The property has a documented history of illegal conversion issues, with complaints filed in 2022 and 2023 regarding unauthorized modifications to create additional dwelling units.

In 2022, the building was found to have undergone unpermitted renovations at the cellar level, including the installation of partitions, plumbing, and bathroom facilities, resulting in fines totaling $5,000. While the building had pest control issues in April 2023 concerning roaches and mice in Apartment 1R, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years, with the most recent rodent inspection in November 2023 showing a pass. The building was constructed in 1930 as a New Law tenement and has undergone various maintenance and compliance challenges typical of its age and classification.