548 East 96th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The two-story, four-unit building at 548 East 96th Street in East Flatbush, owned by Kerry Dacostasamuels, has experienced several notable maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant cluster of problems occurring in the latter half of 2023. In September 2023, multiple violations were documented, including safety concerns with smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as issues with window guards, an electric/gas range, and window frames in Apartment 2F.

The building's management received violations related to inadequate safety equipment and appliance maintenance, though many of these violations were subsequently closed following inspections. A comprehensive inspection on September 25, 2023, identified multiple areas needing attention, including an infestation issue that required remediation, problems with self-closing doors, and concerns about smoke detector functionality. Prior to this period, there was a heat and hot water complaint in January 2022 that could not be verified due to lack of access for inspection.

The building has maintained a bedbug-free status in the most recent reporting periods, with no infestations reported in the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 cycles. Recent improvements to building safety have included the resolution of many violations identified in the September 2023 inspection, though some violations remain open as of the latest data check. The property has undergone various repairs and corrections since receiving the November 2023 Notices of Violation, including fixes to the electric range, window guard replacement, door repairs, and smoke detector maintenance, while also addressing safety code requirements for carbon monoxide detection and gas safety notices in common areas.