473 East 96th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 3-unit, 2-story building at 473 East 96th Street in East Flatbush, owned by Marlene Walters, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, particularly during early 2024. The most pressing concerns include multiple complaints about ceiling and wall paint/plaster conditions, with some classified as emergencies, and a slow water leak that required HPD intervention.

While the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was able to inspect and address some issues, including an appliance problem and unsanitary conditions related to pests, there were several instances where access for inspection was not granted, particularly regarding heat and hot water concerns. The building has a notable pattern of open violations related to annual bedbug report filings under Section HMC:FILE, with violations recorded in 2018, 2021, 2022, and 2023.

An illegal conversion complaint was filed in March 2022, though inspectors recorded no access on their second attempt. Historical records show a 2018 violation (since closed) regarding an improperly fastened padlock on a yard gate leading to a driveway from a rear fire escape. Despite these issues, it's important to note that many recent complaints were addressed and closed by HPD, though some required tenants to file new complaints for re-evaluation if problems persisted.