788 Schenectady Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The 17-unit, 4-story building at 788 Schenectady Avenue in East Flatbush, constructed in 1931, has experienced several notable maintenance issues over recent years. Most recently, in September 2024, there were complaints about appliance problems (refrigerator and electric/gas range) and window frame issues, though HPD inspections were either incomplete or resulted in no violations.

During December 2022, the building faced significant challenges with heat and hot water systems, including both apartment-specific and entire building complaints, along with plumbing issues related to steam pipes and multiple door/window concerns; however, HPD inspections typically found no violations. Notably, Apartment 1D was issued multiple open violations in December 2022 concerning safety and maintenance, including problems with window spring balances, missing carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, floor damage, electrical outlet issues, and a rodent infestation. The building has documented a history of heat and appliance-related problems, with emergency complaints filed in December 2022 regarding lack of heat and hot water.

Improvements have been made since then, as evidenced by routine bedbug reports from 2019 through 2024 consistently showing zero infestations or re-infestations. A 2021 incident involving fire damage in Apartment 1A resulted in a violation that was subsequently closed, and other maintenance issues have been addressed through regular inspections and repair requests. While the building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing various issues through HPD responses, active open violations from December 2022 in Apartment 1D regarding safety features and structural maintenance remain a concern though no recent violations have been reported since 2023.