862 Schenectady Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The 3-story, 12-unit building at 862 Schenectady Avenue in East Flatbush, owned by Olivienne Frankson, has experienced persistent maintenance and safety issues since 2020. The property, built in 1931 as a New Law Tenement, has demonstrated ongoing problems with pest infestations, including recent violations for mold, ceiling issues, and rodent problems (notably an open infestation of mice and roaches in Apartment 4A as of September 2024). Multiple 311 complaints have been filed, with the most recent in June 2025 reporting unsanitary conditions.

The building has also faced regulatory scrutiny, including two illegal conversion complaints in 2023 and one gas utility violation, though all were ultimately resolved with varying degrees of enforcement. Recent Housing Maintenance Code violations indicate ongoing concerns with building maintenance, including a pattern of plumbing issues (notably sink problems in July 2024), door and window frame defects, and cabinet repairs needed in Apartment 4A. The property has failed several rodent inspections in recent years (notably in May and July 2023), despite passing previous inspections between 2014-2015.

Additionally, there are active Department of Buildings violations regarding unfiled external low-pressure inspections for 2021 and 2022, and a significant gas piping violation with a $6,250 penalty issued in October 2023. The building's bedbug history shows minimal infestation (only one unit affected in 2021-2022), and there have been no recent reports of bedbug problems in 2023-2024. While some maintenance issues have been addressed through HPD inspections and violations, the property continues to exhibit recurring problems that affect tenant quality of life and safety, particularly regarding pest control and building maintenance compliance.