438 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The two-family house at 438 East 51st Street in East Flatbush, owned by Ike Azir, has experienced notable maintenance issues in recent years, particularly concerning moisture and safety concerns. Most recently, in 2024, the building faced multiple unsanitary condition complaints regarding mold and pests, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) inspecting the property and documenting these issues, though no violations were initially issued.

However, a March 2024 inspection led to several Housing Maintenance Code violations for Apartment 1, including visible mold (approximately 2 square feet), water leaks in the bathroom ceiling, water leaks in multiple rooms, and various plaster and paint deficiencies. Additionally, there was a violation for defective carbon monoxide detecting devices and a broken kitchen base cabinet, all of which were certified for correction by May 2024. The building's history includes earlier complaints of unsanitary conditions, with mold issues reported in both 2018 and 2019, and rodent-related complaints in 2018, though inspections either could not gain access or found no violations at that time.

Two complaints regarding illegal conversion and drainage issues were filed in 2018 and 2019 respectively, with the former resulting in denied access during inspection. On a positive note, recent records from 2025 show no bedbug infestations reported in the past year, and a September 2018 rodent inspection resulted in a passing grade. The apartment's age (built in 1920) and its maintenance history suggest ongoing challenges with moisture control and surface maintenance, though recent inspections indicate some resolution of previously outstanding violations.