646 East 96th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236
646 East 96th Street is a 3-story, 6-unit residential building in East Flatbush, built in 1940 and currently owned by Akiva Kohn Kohn. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly with heat and water systems, as evidenced by multiple emergency complaints in 2024 and 2023 regarding heat/hot water problems affecting the entire building or individual apartments. In late 2024, significant lead paint violations were documented in Apartment 3F, along with electrical safety concerns, including defective wiring and outlets.
The building has a history of water-related issues, with several complaints about leaks (both heavy and slow) recorded in 2023 and 2024, though inspections frequently found no violations. Additional maintenance challenges include pest problems recorded in 2021 and multiple reports of paint/plaster issues affecting ceilings. The property's compliance history shows several open violations, including for failure to file annual boiler inspections in 2023 and 2024.
A concerning pattern emerged in 2023-2024, with multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints, though some were either investigated without finding violations or resolved quickly. The building's maintenance record also shows periodic issues with various systems, including plumbing (notably a water supply problem in 2022), and more recent concerns about electrical systems and lead paint hazards. While the building passed rodent inspections in 2016 and reported no bedbug infestations during the 2020-2021 period, the frequency and nature of the recent complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has also had violations related to lead paint hazards, electrical safety, and various maintenance issues requiring attention, as detailed in multiple New York City Housing Maintenance Code violations.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 6 |
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Year built | 1940 |
Total area | 5560 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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