56 East 43rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203
56 East 43rd Street is a two-story, 4-unit residential building located in East Flatbush, built in 1931 and currently owned by Tajul Islam. The building has experienced recurring infrastructure issues in recent years, with multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water problems throughout 2023-2024, including several emergency complaints in February 2024 that affected both individual apartments and the entire building. Apartment 2F has been the focus of particular concern, with multiple violations issued in 2024 including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, visible mold in the bathroom ceiling, and inadequate heat and hot water supply.
The building's maintenance records also show electrical issues, specifically a "no lighting" problem reported in April 2023. More recent inspections in 2024 have resulted in several open violations, including problems with self-closing doors, heating system access, and water supply issues. Additionally, the building has experienced bedbug infestations in recent years, with reporting periods showing infestations in all units in 2024, 2019, and the most recent filing in 2024 indicating some level of infestation across all units despite previous eradication efforts.
The Department of Buildings conducted an inspection in May 2025 regarding an unlicensed/illegal activity complaint, which returned no violations. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic services, particularly regarding climate control and water infrastructure. Recent violations from 2024 indicate continued concerns with safety systems such as smoke detectors and the building's overall infrastructure, though some violations from earlier periods have been resolved. The presence of recurrent bedbug infestations, while showing periods of eradication, suggests a persistent pest control challenge within the building.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 4 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 3321 sq ft |
Floors | 2 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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