377 East 31st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The two-story, four-unit residential building at 377 East 31st Street in East Flatbush, owned by Hazel Cato, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant problems occurring in the second half of 2023. Most notably, in November 2023, there was a heat and hot water emergency affecting the entire building, though inspectors were unable to gain access for evaluation.

September 2023 brought multiple simultaneous issues, including a severe water leak, ceiling damage requiring paint/plaster work, and pest infestation concerns, particularly in apartment 2R, which received several violations including those related to roach infestation, defective plaster and paint in the kitchen ceiling, roof leakage, and problems with self-closing doors. The building, constructed in 1933 and converted to Class A status, has shown a recurring pattern of pest-related problems, with similar complaints reported in 2018 and 2022, though violations were not always found upon inspection.

While the property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2021 through 2024, showing no reported infestations during these periods, the recent maintenance issues suggest ongoing building system challenges. The property has undergone some inspection and violation processing in recent years, with several violations certified as addressed in October 2023, though some complaints from September 2023 remain in progress. A rodent inspection in November 2018 resulted in a passing grade, indicating at least temporary resolution of rodent issues up to that point.