227 East 43rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

This two-story, four-unit New Law tenement building located at 227 East 43rd Street in East Flatbush, built in 1931 and currently owned by Darnell Brown, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been two heat and hot water-related incidents in 2024 and 2020, with the most recent occurrence in October 2024 being addressed promptly by HPD, though the persistent nature of these complaints is concerning.

The building has multiple open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements from 2021-2024, and significant maintenance issues were documented in 2021 regarding Apartment 1R, including problems with water leakage, defective doors, sinks, and wall surfaces. There were also emergency complaints regarding door and window issues recorded in 2020-2021, as well as an unsanitary condition involving mold in 2018-2019. The building's documented history of plumbing-related problems is notable, with complaints about toilets, bathtubs/showers, and various other maintenance issues.

In 2024, the building was cited with an open violation for failing to file the annual bedbug report, continuing a pattern observed since 2021. Multiple 311 service requests from 2022 indicate issues with access for inspections, particularly concerning complaints about plumbing problems and pest infestations, which makes it difficult to fully assess the severity of these conditions. The property has undergone various repairs and maintenance work over the years, as evidenced by the closure of many complaints, though several open violations remain as of 2024.