99 East 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The two-family house at 99 East 37th Street in East Flatbush, owned by Tajul Islam, has experienced recurring maintenance issues since 2018, with significant problems related to heat, hot water, and electrical systems. Most recently, in January 2022, both heating and hot water violations were documented in the second-floor apartment, which remain open as of the latest records.

Between October and December 2019, there was a concerning pattern of utility problems, including multiple heat/hot water complaints (both for the entire building and individual apartments), electrical issues including power outages and no lighting, and plumbing problems related to water supply. During this period, at least five separate complaints were filed for lack of heat/hot water in both individual units and the entire building, with inspectors often unable to gain access for verification. The building has also faced challenges with unauthorized unit modifications and occupancy issues.

Between 2018 and 2021, multiple Department of Buildings complaints were filed regarding illegal conversions and hotel use, though inspectors were typically unable to gain access during their final attempts, except for one instance in December 2018 that resulted in an Oath Violation. An Environmental Control Board violation from December 2018 specifically noted that the second-floor living room had been converted to a bedroom. While rodent inspections in 2013 showed initial failures followed by compliance passes, and a permit was issued in March 2020, the most pressing ongoing concern appears to be the persistent heating and hot water system violations affecting the building's habitability.