1237 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The two-family house at 1237 Nostrand Avenue in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, owned by Daoud Najjar, is a two-story building constructed in 1930. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past several years, most notably a heat and hot water complaint for the entire building in December 2024 that was classified as an emergency but could not be inspected due to lack of access.

This recent incident follows a concerning pattern of building-wide infrastructure problems, including a series of emergencies reported in June 2019 involving water leakage (heavy flow) and electrical outages (power outage), all of which similarly could not be investigated due to access issues. The building has also undergone three rodent inspections between 2011 and 2022, showing variable results - while inspections in 2011 and 2018 returned a "Passed" status, a February 2022 inspection indicated "Rat Activity." The building's maintenance record suggests ongoing challenges with basic infrastructure maintenance and pest control, with the most recent heat and hot water issue occurring during winter conditions in December 2024.

The repeated inability of the Department of Housing Preservation and Development to gain access for inspections during multiple emergency complaints raises concerns about communication and access protocols, though it's important to note that all complaints were officially closed in accordance with procedural requirements. While the property has passed some inspections, particularly those focused on rodent activity in previous years, the recurring nature of building-wide issues and emergency complaints suggests that infrastructure maintenance remains a significant concern at this address.