870 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The building at 870 New York Avenue in East Flatbush, owned by Harry Bodansky, is a two-family house constructed in 1910 containing 10 units. The property has experienced several significant issues in recent years, particularly a cluster of construction-related problems in 2022 that resulted in multiple Environmental Control Board violations totaling $12,300 in penalties. These violations included failure to obey a vacate order, unlawful occupancy during construction, and safety violations that affected both the building and neighboring properties. In 2022, the building faced emergencies requiring attention to smoke detectors and heavy water leaks, though these issues were subsequently addressed.

The building underwent various construction activities during 2020-2022, with multiple permits issued including several related to alteration work. Earlier concerns included pest issues, with rodent sightings reported in 2018 and 2020, though inspections by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene found no violations. Notably, the building has maintained a clean bedbug record over the past five years, with no reported infestations between 2019 and 2024. Recent inspections in 2023-2024 have not revealed any new pest issues, and the property has shown compliance with bedbug reporting requirements.

The building's history includes several construction-related incidents that raised safety concerns, particularly during 2021-2022 when multiple stop-work orders and violation notices were issued. These violations suggested a pattern of non-compliance with construction regulations, though most were subsequently resolved. The property has passed recent rodent inspections, indicating improved vermin control measures, and there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years. While the building has experienced various maintenance and safety issues over the years, most recent complaints have been addressed promptly, and there have been no new violations reported in the past two years. The current status of the property as of 2023-2025 shows improved compliance with health and safety regulations, with no ongoing major violations or documented pest problems.