503 East 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The two-family house at 503 East 49th Street in East Flatbush, owned by Shimon Sabah and built in 1920, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with some significant concerns regarding habitability. The building had multiple rodent-related incidents between 2018-2020, including rat sightings and signs of rodents, with one inspection in 2020 failing for unspecified reasons. Between late 2018 and 2019, there were several concerning maintenance issues documented, including multiple heating and hot water problems (three separate complaints in December 2018 and January 2019), water leaks, mold conditions, and various electrical concerns - all of which were eventually closed without issued violations.

In late 2018 and early 2019, serious concerns were documented regarding unauthorized occupancy modifications, particularly involving the cellar space. The building received multiple violations in January 2019 relating to illegal conversion, including concerns about an unauthorized rooming unit, uncapped gas line, exposed electrical wires, and illegal plumbing fixtures in the cellar. These violations included excessive storage issues and missing electrical outlet covers in the penthouse area.

The property underwent additional inspections in 2021, revealing two critical violations: unsafe electrical wiring with exposed wires and an uncapped gas line in the cellar, both of which were marked as "Close" though their final resolution status is not specified. While many historical complaints show as "Closed," the pattern of recurring heating, water, and maintenance issues, particularly regarding rodent control and unauthorized alterations, suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and code compliance. The most recent documented issues as of 2021 relate primarily to the building's electrical and gas safety systems, though no major incidents have been reported since then through the available data channels.