433 East 35th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The two-story, three-unit apartment building at 433 East 35th Street in East Flatbush, owned by Joel Rubinfeld, has experienced several notable issues in recent years. Most concerning are multiple recent complaints from April 2025 regarding unsanitary conditions including pests and mold, along with water-related issues and ceiling damage, though inspections were reportedly unable to be completed. These recent complaints follow earlier problems documented in March 2025, including water leaks (both heavy flow and slow leak), ceiling damage, and electrical outlet issues, though inspections found no violations in some of these cases.

The building has a history of maintenance challenges, with previous violations recorded in 2024 including issues with windows, floor tiles, and a broken mailbox in apartment 1R, as well as heating and hot water problems noted in January 2024. The property underwent Environmental Control Board inspection in 2022 revealing issues with corroded cornices, and there have been multiple Department of Buildings complaints regarding structural stability and illegal conversions, though some inspections recorded no violations or were marked as "No Access." Notably, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with consistent reports since 2019 showing zero infested units, and passed a rodent inspection in 2014. Recent filings show persistent maintenance and safety concerns, particularly regarding water-related issues and unsanitary conditions.

The building's maintenance history suggests regular challenges with basic systems and infrastructure, though many documented violations have been closed after inspection. While the property has maintained compliance with bedbug regulations, the current environment suggests ongoing management and maintenance challenges, particularly regarding the building's response to various housing code complaints. The varying nature of some recent complaints (between emergency and non-emergency classifications) and the mixed outcomes of inspections - with some finding violations and others not - indicate a complex maintenance landscape for the property.