609 East 96th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236

The two-family house at 609 East 96th Street in East Flatbush, owned by John Dibs, has experienced numerous maintenance issues, particularly during late 2020, when multiple complaints were filed regarding electrical, plumbing, and heating systems. Between October and December 2020, there were significant problems reported with toilets, sinks, bathtubs, electrical wiring, and door issues, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) unable to gain access for inspection in several cases. The building faced multiple plumbing violations in November 2020, including issues with bathroom fixtures, water supply problems, and the presence of mice infestation in the first-floor apartment.

These violations were documented in the Housing Maintenance Code Violations, along with concerns about broken ceramic tiles in the kitchen and bathroom. The property has also had concerns regarding electrical systems, with complaints about defective wiring in both 2020 and 2022, though inspectors were often unable to gain access for proper evaluation. An Environmental Control Board violation from December 2020 cited unsafe electrical equipment and exposed wiring in the boiler/electrical room, while a February 2020 violation pointed to illegal apartment conversions and unauthorized plumbing fixtures.

Of particular note, there were violations regarding carbon monoxide detector requirements and bathroom obstructions in the first-floor apartment, though most of these violations were subsequently closed. In early 2020, two critical violations were documented: one relating to illegal plumbing fixtures and a community bathroom, and another concerning the need to file plans for proper occupancy designation. An electrical-related violation with an $800 penalty was issued in December 2020, though records indicate this has been resolved. The Department of Buildings has recorded multiple instances of inspectors being unable to gain access during both 2020 and 2022 to verify conditions or enforce violations, which could potentially indicate ongoing maintenance access challenges within the building.