1605 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The three-story, two-unit residential building at 1605 Nostrand Avenue in East Flatbush, owned by Howard Cheung, is a 1899 structure that has undergone previous conversion to Class A housing. The building has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most recent incident occurring in March 2022 involving mailbox access problems that HPD could not inspect.

In 2021, there were multiple emergency complaints including a heavy water leak, window frame issues, and an entire building heat/hot water problem - though most of these were addressed promptly, with the water leak resolution confirmed by an occupant. The building has also faced compliance matters, with HPD violations recorded in 2021-2024 related to the annual bedbug reporting requirements, though the most recent bedbug report from June 2025 shows zero infestations or related issues during the 2023-2024 period.

Historical data shows extensive rodent control efforts in 2011, with multiple bait applications required and documented rat activity during initial and compliance inspections in August 2011. While the building's more recent maintenance history has shown fewer pest control issues, the repeated bedbug violation notifications between 2021 and 2024 indicate ongoing administrative compliance needs in this area. The property, while having experienced various maintenance challenges, has generally shown responsiveness to most reported issues when access was granted for inspection and repair, with no recent major infrastructure problems reported since 2021.