5603 Snyder Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

5603 Snyder Avenue is a 4-story, 16-unit residential building located in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, built in 1930 and currently owned by Samuel Grussgott. The building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent months, most notably involving heat and hot water systems, with complaints recorded in December 2024 and February 2025 regarding both apartment-specific and building-wide outages. Additionally, there are ongoing concerns about unsanitary conditions, including a recent mold complaint in April 2025, though inspectors were unable to access the affected areas to verify the conditions.

Multiple complaints from January 2025 regarding various maintenance issues such as plumbing problems (including bathtubs/showers and sinks), electrical outlets, and pest infestations were also documented, but similar to the mold issue, inspectors encountered access difficulties that prevented proper investigation. The building's history includes significant violations from 2022, particularly concerning Apartment D2, where multiple issues were identified including rodent infestations (mice and roaches), plumbing problems, and electrical concerns. There were also safety concerns noted regarding smoke detector functionality.

While the building filed its annual bedbug report for 2023-2024 showing eradication of all units, previous rodent inspections between 2011 and 2015 showed a pattern of failed inspections for various reasons, suggesting ongoing pest management challenges. The property has two open violations from 2024-2025, including one related to mold (April 2025) and a paint/plaster issue (January 2025), though both were marked as closed. The building's maintenance history suggests persistent maintenance and access communication challenges between residents and housing authorities, with multiple instances of inspectors unable to gain access to verify reported conditions.