478 East 96th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

478 East 96th Street is a 2-story, 4-unit New Law Tenement building in East Flatbush, constructed in 1930 and currently owned by 478 East 96th Street LLC. The building has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues since late 2024, with multiple complaints filed between December 2024 and March 2025, including both building-wide and apartment-specific problems. Several of these complaints could not be verified due to inspection access issues, though some were reportedly resolved when inspectors contacted tenants.

These recurring heating problems represent the most significant current concern for residents. The building's maintenance history reveals earlier issues that have generally been addressed, including a series of bedbug reporting requirements between 2020-2023 showing zero infested units. In late 2019, several violations were noted in Apartment 2F, including problems with hot water temperature, and defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, all of which were subsequently corrected.

Other historical violations include a 2020 exterior repair issue concerning concrete stucco and a 2020 hallway lighting problem, both of which were resolved. The most recent violation, as of April 2024, pertains to an unfiled annual bedbug report, though the building's recent filings have shown no infestations. While the building has a relatively stable history with most violations being addressed promptly, the recent cluster of heating-related complaints warrants attention to the building's current maintenance situation.