4303 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

This three-story, two-unit converted dwelling at 4303 Church Avenue in East Flatbush, built in 1931 and owned by Aaron Brown, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, particularly concerning heat and hot water systems. The building has documented multiple heat and hot water complaints between 2019 and 2024, with several incidents classified as emergencies, though many were closed after inspections showed restoration of services.

More recently, there have been concerns about pest infestations, with multiple unsanitary condition complaints related to pests filed between December 2023 and February 2024, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection in these cases. The building has also faced ongoing heating and hot water issues, with four open violations as of January 2023 specifically targeting problems in apartment 2R, including inadequate heat and hot water supply, along with concerns about a defective self-closing door.

Additional compliance matters include open DOB violations from 2020 and 2023 regarding failure to file annual boiler inspections, as well as a 2023 bedbug reporting violation, though the most recent bedbug report filed in March 2024 indicated zero infested or previously infested units during the reporting period. The property has a history of access issues during inspections, particularly evident in several heat/hot water complaints where inspectors were unable to enter the premises. While some violations from previous years have been resolved, including a 2019 roach infestation in apartment 2F and flooring issues in the same unit, the persistence of heating system problems and recent pest complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges in the building.