217 East 43rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The 2-story, 4-unit residential building at 217 East 43rd Street in East Flatbush, owned by Nur Hossain and constructed in 1931, has experienced multiple maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water, with complaints documented in 2018, 2019, and 2021, including one incident in August 2021 where HPD was unable to gain access to investigate. The building has faced several safety and maintenance violations, particularly concerning doors and windows, as evidenced by multiple HPD inspections in late 2018 and multiple emergency complaints in 2022 regarding door/window issues, including security concerns with a broken carbon monoxide detector reported in 2021.

Recent developments include a bedbug infestation report filed in July 2025 indicating all 4 units were affected between November 2023 and October 2024, though they were listed as "eradicated." The building remains subject to various violations, including an open Class B violation from May 2022 regarding encumbrances in the second-story public hall (bicycle, flower pot, and bucket). Two complaints regarding annual bedbug report filings were issued in 2023-2024, and there have been concerns about emergency door repairs and window guard installations in recent years. The property has also had two significant access issues for inspections: one in 2020 regarding dust from construction and another in 2025 concerning an illegal conversion complaint, though no violations were confirmed upon inspection.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring heat/hot water issues, door/window problems, and various safety-related concerns, with the most recent bedbug infestation filing being particularly noteworthy. While some violations have been closed through repair or resolution, including a 2020 scuttle ladder issue, others remain pending follow-up. The property has maintained consistent documentation of bedbug infestations and eradications since 2020, with no recorded infestations in the periods preceding the most recent outbreak.