398 East 35th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The three-story, three-unit building at 398 East 35th Street in East Flatbush, owned by Ennisjr Chance, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in the past year. In early 2023, a series of complaints were filed and subsequently investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and other agencies, with most inspections encountering access issues.

These complaints included concerns about heat and hot water, electrical outlets, unsanitary conditions (including sewage), pest problems, and door-related issues. Multiple violations were documented during a February 2023 inspection of the basement apartment (BaseMe), including problems with doors, windows, carbon monoxide detection devices, and plumbing fixtures, though many of these were later certified as corrected. More recent incidents include a rodent sighting in May 2023 and various 311 service requests, though the property passed a rodent inspection conducted in May 2023.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of unresolved access issues during inspections and a mix of emergency and non-emergency complaints, particularly regarding basic services like heat and water. Notably, the basement apartment has experienced various maintenance challenges, including problems with lead-based paint, which was identified as an open violation in early 2023. Despite these issues, the building has maintained a consistently reported status of zero bedbug infestations over the past five reporting periods from 2020 to 2023, indicating effective pest management in this regard.