93 East 46th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The 8-unit, 4-story residential building at 93 East 46th Street in East Flatbush, built in 2013 and owned by Michael R, has experienced several maintenance and safety-related issues over the past year. Most concerning are multiple incidents in late 2023 and early 2024 where the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to gain access to inspect reported problems, including issues with a bathtub/shower, door, electrical outlet/switch, smoke detector, and electric/gas range. The building underwent a comprehensive inspection in November 2023, revealing various violations including inadequate heat and hot water supply in unit B43, broken plaster and paint surfaces in the 4th-story public hall, and a non-self-closing door to the kitchenette.

These violations were documented as Class A, B, and C, with some related to building safety requirements such as smoke detector notifications and heating system maintenance. Of particular note is an ongoing investigation into potential illegal conversion, with a complaint filed in November 2023 regarding the building being used as 22 rooms with a community kitchen/kitchenette, though access was reportedly denied during the inspection attempt. The building has experienced pest-related issues, with multiple unsanitary condition complaints regarding pests filed in late 2023, though the specific nature and extent of the rodent and pest problems remain somewhat unclear as inspectors were again unable to gain access. A recent inspection for bedbugs shows no reported infestations in the past five years, and a rodent inspection from October 2022 passed.

Despite these challenges, it's worth noting that several appliance-related complaints, including those regarding a refrigerator and electric range, were resolved with inspections showing no violations. The building's most recent inspections and complaints suggest a pattern of access issues during inspections, leading to several complaints being closed without resolution. While the building's maintenance issues have been documented and addressed through various inspections and violations, the incomplete nature of many resolutions due to access problems remains a notable concern. Building management has reportedly addressed several violations through certified corrections, though some issues regarding heat, hot water, and various safety systems appear to persist based on the available records.