479 East 94th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 2-story, 4-unit residential building at 479 East 94th Street in East Flatbush, owned by Christine Young and constructed in 1930, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns emerging in 2024. In April 2024, the building was inspected by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) following complaints about a heavy water leak and heat/hot water issues, resulting in several open violations.

The inspection revealed multiple safety and maintenance concerns, including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 2R, water damage and plaster issues in the kitchen of 2R, and various administrative violations regarding required safety notices in common areas. Notably, there has been a recurring pattern of heat and hot water issues in the building, with multiple complaints documented in 2022 affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, though some of these were resolved before inspection.

The building's most recent violations from April 2024 represent a combination of safety, maintenance, and administrative concerns, including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in 2R, a leaking roof affecting the kitchen ceiling in 2R, broken plastered surfaces, and various safety notice requirements not being met in common areas. These violations include both Class A (not immediately hazardous but requiring prompt attention) and Class B (less serious but still requiring attention) violations. The property's history suggests persistent maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heating systems, though recent inspections indicate a broader range of safety and maintenance issues requiring attention.