1673 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The three-story, two-unit residential building at 1673 Nostrand Avenue in East Flatbush, owned by Elliot Frankel, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past five years. Most notably, there have been multiple heating and hot water complaints, including two separate incidents in late 2022 where the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to gain apartment access to investigate the reported lack of heat or hot water.

More recently, in August 2024, there were issues with heating and hot water in an apartment that required HPD inspection, though no violations were recorded. The building has also faced significant plumbing issues, particularly in 2022 when multiple emergency complaints were filed between December 1 and December 15, including problems with toilets, sinks, and radiators. Further concerns were documented in 2022-2023, particularly affecting apartment 3F, which experienced several violations including a roach infestation, roof leaks, and various plumbing and electrical issues that required remediation.

The most recent violations, recorded in August 2024, pertained to defective carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in apartment 3R, though these were certified as corrected by September 15, 2024. Historical records show that from 2019 to 2024, there were no reports of bedbugs or rodent infestations, with the last rodent inspection in 2011 showing a passing result. While the building had some maintenance issues requiring attention, it's worth noting that HPD inspections often resulted in no violations being issued, and many issues were promptly addressed following inspection.