3302 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The three-story, two-unit building at 3302 Church Avenue in East Flatbush, owned by Freddy Vargas, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over the past few years. Most notably, from July to August 2024, there were multiple complaints about unpermitted work in the occupied dwelling, though inspectors were unable to gain access on several occasions. This period also saw the issuance of two active Environmental Control Board violations related to electrical and mechanical work, with combined penalties totaling $14,250.

More recently, in 2025, there was a food establishment complaint about foreign objects in food, though this was closed after Health Department intervention. The building has a documented history of various maintenance and safety concerns, including ongoing issues with lead dust during construction in 2024, electrical problems, and heat supply concerns. Specifically, heating violations were documented in both 2018 (affecting Apartment 2) and during 2024 inspections. The property has maintained a proactive approach to bedbug control, with multiple filings showing eradication efforts in recent years; the most recent report from February 2025 indicates successful eradication of four units between 2023-2024, with no active infestations.

Additionally, the building faced compliance issues related to boiler inspection filings, though these are now resolved. The property has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, including window pane problems in 2022, a power outage in 2022 that affected multiple units, and historical heat and hot water concerns. However, many of these issues have been addressed through inspections and subsequent corrections. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of both proactive and reactive responses to tenant complaints and regulatory requirements, with some persistent issues remaining unresolved, particularly regarding unpermitted work and the electrical system modifications made in 2024.