447 East 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The three-story, three-unit building at 447 East 48th Street in East Flatbush, owned by Dwight Noel, has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues since 2021. Most notably, there were multiple violations and complaints in August 2021 concerning unsafe conditions in Unit 3, including pest infestations (mice, water bugs, and roaches), a protruding metal flashing at the fire escape window, and damaged hallway surfaces.

The building also faced emergency safety concerns with the fire escape and various maintenance issues involving doors and windows. In late 2021, the property was subject to multiple violations for removing or defacing vacate orders, with penalties totaling $62,500, along with several failure-to-certify corrections for immediately hazardous violations. More recent violations from 2024 indicate issues with not filing the annual bedbug report, and an open violation from 2021 regarding defective vinyl floor tiles in Unit 3 remains unresolved.

The Department of Buildings has documented several concerning patterns, including possible illegal conversion and occupancy of additional dwelling units, as well as unauthorized construction work in the cellar area including partition installation and bathroom facilities. While there was a bedbug report filed in 2023 showing no active infestations during the previous reporting period, the building's recent history shows persistent maintenance issues and delayed response to violations. The most current information indicates that some violations, including unaddressed repairs and safety concerns in Unit 3, continue to be documented as open, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges at this property.