985 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The 2-story, 4-unit residential building at 985 New York Avenue in East Flatbush, owned by Aubrey Phillibert and constructed in 1931, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years that warrant attention. Most recently, in November 2023, there was an emergency heat and hot water outage, though these services were reportedly restored upon HPD's response.

A cluster of complaints in early 2023 (January) documented various problems including water leaks (heavy flow), door/window issues (frames), flooring concerns, and appliance problems, though HPD was unable to gain access to inspect these conditions at that time. The most pressing current concerns are documented in a set of violations from an August 2024 inspection of apartment 2F, with multiple open violations classified as A, B, and C categories.

These violations include issues with the roof leaking affecting the ceiling, defective windows and window frames, problems with doors and cabinets, electrical lighting fixtures, floor repairs needed, and the requirement for interior painting with light-colored paint. The building has also experienced more recent non-emergency issues in August 2024 related to electrical outlets, wall plaster, and door problems, all of which have been closed. The recurring theme in these documented issues is the building's need for comprehensive maintenance and repairs across multiple systems and components, though it's noteworthy that many past complaints have been closed with no resolution details available, and several recent complaints were categorized as non-emergency.