482 East 96th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

482 East 96th Street is a two-story, four-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1930, currently owned by John Sutherland and located in the East Flatbush neighborhood. The building has experienced several significant issues over recent years, particularly between 2018-2024, with the most pressing concerns being related to illegal occupancy and safety violations. All four Class A violations from 2021 and 2022 regarding the failure to submit bedbug reports remain open as of April 2024.

In October 2018, the building underwent inspections that revealed multiple violations, including an illegal cellar conversion into a Class A apartment with unauthorized kitchen facilities and plumbing, along with safety concerns such as inadequate lighting in public areas, defective self-closing doors, and an unauthorized cooking space. While some violations eventually had their penalties dismissed in 2019, the building still has several actively open violations as of 2024, including issues with the building's bedbug reporting compliance. The property has also experienced periodic maintenance issues, particularly in 2018, with multiple complaints filed regarding paint/plaster conditions of windows and frames, plumbing issues, heat/hot water problems, and pest-related concerns.

While these complaints were ultimately closed, they indicate some historical maintenance challenges. A unique aspect of the building's recent history includes multiple violations from 2018-2021 regarding a converted cellar space that was allegedly used for illegal habitation purposes, with associated plumbing and safety code violations. The most recent inspection in 2024 focused on the bedbug reporting compliance, which has been an ongoing concern for multiple years. While some previous violations related to prompt correction certification were dismissed, the building continues to have unresolved violations that suggest ongoing compliance issues with city housing regulations.