77 East 43rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The four-unit, two-story New Law tenement at 77 East 43rd Street in East Flatbush, owned by Winston Runcie and built in 1931, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2024. Most notably, there are current open violations in apartment 2R related to a defective GFCI outlet and a broken sink base cabinet, though many other violations from 2024 have been closed, including those concerning the repair or replacement of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the first-story public hall, as well as various bathroom and kitchen maintenance issues in apartment 2R.

The building's history shows recurring bedbug reporting requirements, with the most recent filings in July 2023 indicating infestation in all four units during the 2021-2022 reporting period, though these appear to have been eradicated. Earlier violations from 2022 included unsafe electrical wiring conditions in the first-story vestibule and improper carbon monoxide device notice requirements, both of which have since been resolved.

A complaint filed in June 2024 regarding water retention or drainage issues remains active as of early 2025, though inspection access was denied on the first attempt. The building's maintenance record suggests ongoing challenges with common area safety systems and timely repairs, though there has been some progress in addressing past violations.