824 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The 16-unit, 4-story apartment building at 824 Albany Avenue in East Flatbush, owned by Keturah Jaffier and constructed in 1931, has experienced numerous maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. Most notably, there are multiple open Housing Maintenance Code violations from a 2024 inspection of apartment D3, including problems with peeling paint, broken doors, ceiling plaster issues, water leaks, and reports of rodent infestation. The building has also been grappling with persistent plumbing concerns, as evidenced by multiple service requests in 2025 regarding sinks, steam pipes, and water leaks, though some HPD inspections were unable to be completed.

Other recurring issues include problems with paint/plaster on ceilings, door maintenance, power outages, and pest control (both rodent and general unsanitary conditions). The building's condition has raised particular concerns regarding lead paint hazards, with several violations citing the presence of lead-based paint requiring proper abatement procedures. More recent inspections from 2025 indicate ongoing rodent issues, with failed compliance inspections in both April and May.

The building has a documented history of structural stability concerns, with two complaints in 2019 regarding building shaking/vibrating effects, though these were ultimately dismissed as no violations were warranted during inspections. The property has maintained some basic compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestation records between 2021-2022. While there is one permit recorded from 2019 for an unspecified construction project, the sheer volume of maintenance issues reported through both 311 service requests and formal inspection processes suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort that require close attention.