1621 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

At 1621 Nostrand Avenue in East Flatbush, this three-story, four-unit residential building constructed in 1931 has experienced several notable maintenance issues over the past decade. Most recently, in May 2025, there was a reported rat sighting that required Department of Health and Mental Hygiene inspection, though access to the property could not be obtained.

The building has a consistent history of bedbug reporting requirements, with violations recorded annually from 2021 to 2024 regarding the failure to file the mandatory annual bedbug report as per Housing Maintenance Code requirements. While there have been no documented bedbug infestations in recent years (as per filings from 2022-2025 showing 0 infested dwelling units), the repeated violations suggest prior compliance challenges. The most significant safety concerns emerged in late 2018, when multiple violations were documented related to self-closing doors in various apartments (2F, 2R, 3F, 3R) throughout the building.

Additionally, there was a notable issue with scalding hot water in Apartment 2F, where temperatures were recorded exceeding 130°F at all plumbing fixtures. These violations were eventually closed, with certifications completed by December 2018. While the building has maintained active compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2021, the recent rodent sighting in 2025 indicates ongoing potential maintenance challenges.