998 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 998 New York Avenue in East Flatbush, owned by Morris Cohen, has had several maintenance and compliance issues since its construction in 2007. Most recently, in January 2022, multiple housing complaints were filed regarding problems with floors, walls, and ceilings, though inspectors from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) were unable to gain access to investigate these conditions.

The property was cited for failing to file annual bedbug reports in 2021, 2022, and 2023, though recent bedbug reporting from March 2024 shows no infestation issues in the past three reporting periods, indicating compliance with eradication efforts. In 2019, the building faced drainage issues with two broken roof gutters on the left side of the building, for which a violation was served and recorded with the Environmental Control Board, though this violation was later resolved with no penalties imposed.

While the building's documented history shows occasional maintenance concerns, the most recent bedbug reports suggest improved compliance with pest management requirements. The property has maintained a regular reporting schedule since 2022, showing zero reported infestations or eradications in its most recent filing. The combination of closed violations and resolved complaints indicates that while there have been maintenance issues in the past, the property has taken steps to address these concerns, particularly regarding bedbug reporting compliance.