472 East 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The 30-unit, 4-story residential building at 472 East 48th Street in East Flatbush, owned by Jay Lubin, has experienced several concerning issues in recent months (2025), including multiple periods of no heat/hot water complaints in February, and access issues preventing HPD inspections of various maintenance concerns. Between March and June 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding door/windows, cabinets, plumbing issues (including toilets), and pest problems, though many of these complaints could not be inspected due to access issues.

The building has recurring pest problems, with recent complaints about unsanitary conditions including pests and mold in May 2025, and a current Class C violation for roach infestation in apartment C2 (2024). There are also maintenance concerns, including a December 2024 inspection of apartment B1 that revealed multiple issues requiring repair, such as electrical outlets, plaster surfaces, vinyl floor tiles, and water leaks, though these violations were certified as corrected by January 2025. The building's mechanical systems have faced challenges, with two boiler-related complaints in 2023-2024, and a gas hook-up inspection in January 2024 where access was not granted.

Rodent activity appears to be an ongoing issue, with multiple inspections and bait applications recorded in early 2025, including two inspections in December 2024 showing rat activity. While the building has consistently reported zero bedbug infestations in annual filings since 2020, the frequency of maintenance complaints and pest issues suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep. Recent HPD inspections and Housing Maintenance Code violations indicate various maintenance issues throughout the building, particularly affecting apartments B1 and D2, though most violations from these inspections have been marked as closed, with the exception of some recent complaints.