547 East 96th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The two-story, four-unit tenement building at 547 East 96th Street in East Flatbush, owned by Tanya Vialva Duke, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years, particularly focusing around Unit 2R which is currently facing multiple open violations. The property has recurring problems with mold, water damage, and pest infestations, with the most recent violations from 2024-2022 including an open Class A violation for failing to file the annual bedbug report and ongoing water temperature and mold issues in apartment 2R.

The building experienced a cluster of emergency maintenance issues in December 2022, including problems with carbon monoxide detectors, water supply, mold, smoke detectors, electrical lighting, and door issues, all of which were closed after inspection. Historical data shows persistent building maintenance challenges, with HPD inspections revealing various problems including water leaks, ceiling damage, and sanitary conditions.

The building has undergone rodent inspections between 2013-2016, with mixed results including two failures for unspecified reasons. Violations from September 2022 indicate ongoing issues with ceiling plaster and water damage in apartment 2F, while multiple inspections have confirmed unsanitary conditions related to pests and mold throughout different parts of the building. The property, built in 1920 under the New Law Tenement classification, has a documented history of maintenance concerns requiring attention to basic safety systems and building integrity, with the most recent violation data showing continuing compliance challenges.