173 East 31st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The three-unit, two-story property at 173 East 31st Street in East Flatbush, owned by Milton Mason, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most recent concerns emerging in early 2025. Two electrical complaints were filed in February 2025 regarding power outages and lighting problems, both of which closed with HPD unable to complete inspections.

The building had multiple documented issues in October 2023, including water leaks, electrical problems, and unsanitary conditions, with violations issued for mold, wall damage, and inadequate lighting. A comprehensive inspection of Apartment 1 in October 2023 revealed several open violations, including concerns about lead-based paint hazards, the need for carbon monoxide detector installation, various wall and ceiling repair requirements, and bathroom maintenance issues. The apartment's maintenance history also shows a pattern of rodent activity in 2013-2014, with multiple inspections resulting in bait application, though this appears to have been resolved by 2015.

Looking back further, the building has a documented gas utility referral complaint from 2018 that was closed when inspectors were unable to gain access during their final attempts in April 2019. While some issues have been addressed over time, there remains a notable cluster of open violations from the 2023 inspection related to lead paint, water damage, and various maintenance requirements that require attention under current housing regulations. The building's age (constructed in 1910) combined with this history of maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and regulatory compliance, particularly in Apartment 1 where the majority of violations are concentrated.