1645 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 1645 Nostrand Avenue, owned by David Benzakarya, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in October 2023, the building faced multiple violations including problems with stairs, inadequate lighting, and pest infestations, all of which received immediate emergency attention. During the same period, additional violations were noted concerning building security (defective fire escape ladder and entrance door), hallway conditions, and inadequate light levels in common areas.

The building has a history of water-related issues, with heat and hot water complaints documented in 2018 (entire building) and 2020 (apartment only), though these issues were reportedly resolved following tenant reports. Between May and December 2023, there were multiple reports of unsanitary conditions, including pests and mold, with varying outcomes in terms of violations being issued. Of particular note is a Department of Buildings violation from April 2023 regarding failure to file the 2022 external low-pressure inspection, which remains active as of the latest data.

However, the building has demonstrated good compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with all previous filing periods showing zero infested units, and the most recent 2024 report continuing this trend. The flatbush tenement's history shows periodic maintenance challenges typical of older NYC buildings, with many issues being addressed promptly through 311 service requests and HPD inspections. Recent months have seen a concentration of violations related to both common areas and specific units, particularly focusing on safety and maintenance issues such as stair conditions, lighting, and pest control. While the building has relatively few active violations as of now, the recent cluster of complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that require monitoring.