820 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

820 Albany Avenue is a three-story, six-unit residential building located in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, built in 1931 and currently owned by Michel Bonhomme. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with the most recent complaint registered in November 2024 remaining open, following a pattern of heating system problems including an entire building outage in December 2022. The property has been the subject of multiple housing maintenance code violations, with eight active violations noted as of November 2024, including concerns about pest infestation, particularly roaches in Apartment 2, and significant mold issues in the bathroom of the same unit.

Other notable maintenance issues include problems with kitchen cabinets, bathroom mold, and various structural concerns that prompted building monitoring and vibration complaints in January 2024. Recent inspections in January 2024 revealed significant structural concerns, with violations related to missing mortar joints, cracked brickwork, and rusted support lintels affecting the building's front and side facades. These structural issues have resulted in an active Environmental Control Board violation with a $1,250 penalty.

The building's maintenance record shows multiple repairs needed in 2022-2023, including plumbing, water leaks, and issues with doors and windows. While there have been two bedbug reports filed in 2023 and 2024, both indicate zero infested units, suggesting effective pest management. The current violation status and open heat complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly affecting resident comfort and building safety.