243 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The two-family house at 243 East 55th Street in East Flatbush, owned by Claude Roberts, has a noteworthy history of maintenance issues, particularly during mid-2018. During that period, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) investigated multiple complaints, resulting in violations for pest infestations and flooring problems, though no violations were found related to mold, water leaks, or door issues.

An emergency complaint regarding heavy water flow was submitted and closed within a week. Attempts to investigate a complaint about an illegal conversion in September 2018 were unsuccessful when inspectors were unable to gain access to the property.

More recently, the building has experienced minimal issues, with only one significant incident recorded in March 2023 regarding a smoking violation, which was administratively closed by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in June 2024. The property has maintained a clean record in terms of bedbug infestations, with the most recent reports from December 2023 and May 2025 showing zero infestations, eradications, or re-infestations in either reporting period. The building's condition has improved markedly in recent years, with no major complaints or violations recorded since 2018, and the most recent bedbug reports indicating effective pest management and prevention protocols are in place.