562 Maple Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The three-story, six-unit building at 562 Maple Street in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, owned by Efraim Katz, has experienced recurring maintenance and health-related issues since 2022. Most recently, in June 2025, multiple complaints were filed and subsequently inspected by HPD, including reports of pests, mold, and concerns with the building's door and intercom systems, though no violations were ultimately issued. The building has an active history of pest-related problems, with several emergency complaints in both 2025 and 2023, and a significant infestation issue documented in April 2023 specifically affecting Apartment 2.

Other notable concerns include lead paint hazards identified in December 2022 in Apartment 3, and various administrative code violations from June 2023 requiring attention to fire escape maintenance, public hall cleaning, and waste disposal systems. The building's maintenance record also reveals several concerning patterns, including multiple violations regarding the failure to file required annual inspections for external low-pressure systems, with violations issued for 2018-2023 still showing as active as of September 2024. In 2024, an additional violation was issued for failure to file the 2023 external low-pressure inspection.

The property has faced various infrastructure and safety issues over the years, including problems with doors/windows, plumbing fixtures, and heating systems. Notably, there was a concerning incident in 2022 where HPD was unable to access apartments to verify complaints about heat and hot water issues. While the building has documented regular bedbug reporting showing zero infested units in the most recent filings (2023-2024), the ongoing pest problems and pattern of maintenance violations suggest persistent challenges with building upkeep and resident comfort.