537 East 35th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The two-family house at 537 East 35th Street in East Flatbush, owned by Balfour Peart and constructed in 1920, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent months, particularly relating to heat and hot water systems.

In November 2023 alone, there were multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water problems, both for individual apartments and the entire building, with the most recent complaints filed on November 21 and 22 being marked as emergencies. The building has also faced other concerning issues, including various door and window problems (frames and panes), plumbing concerns particularly related to water supply, and some building maintenance concerns such as unfinished plaster work, though these latter issues did not receive violation citations during inspections.

Of particular note is a cluster of complaints filed on November 19, 2023, which included reports of unsanitary conditions such as mold and pests, though some of these complaints were categorized as non-emergency. While most of these complaints have been marked as closed following inspections and corrections, the frequency and nature of these issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.