1611 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The three-story, three-unit building at 1611 Nostrand Avenue in East Flatbush, owned by Eli Hamra and constructed in 1931, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, there are multiple open violations as of 2024 related to door security, including broken glass panes and malfunctioning self-closing doors at the front entrance, which present safety concerns.

There are also recurring issues with building systems, as evidenced by multiple failed boiler inspections between 2018 and 2024, including recent violations for not filing Low Pressure Inspections from 2018-2023. The building has a history of maintenance access challenges, with several 311 complaints in 2024-2019 (including those related to doors, appliances, water leaks, ceilings, sinks, and heat/hot water) being closed without inspection due to lack of access. The property has documented safety maintenance requirements that appear to be inconsistently addressed, including annual bedbug reporting requirements (with the most recent report indicating no infestations) and a 2018 violation regarding gas leak procedures that remains open as of 2023.

Water and plumbing issues have been a concern, with historical violations including inadequate hot water supply and other plumbing problems in Apartment 1. While there was a rodent inspection in 2011 that passed, the ongoing pattern of building violations and maintenance access issues suggests challenges in maintaining consistent building upkeep. Recent bedbug reports indicate no current infestations, but the building's history shows varied compliance with housing maintenance codes and inspection requirements over the past decade.