3613 Avenue D, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The six-story, 59-unit building at 3613 Avenue D in East Flatbush, built in 1931 and currently owned by Jay Jaffe, has experienced significant elevator and heating system challenges over the past 18 months. Most notably, there is an active complaint from June 2025 regarding the building's single elevator service, which has a documented history of outages including multiple complaints between late 2023 and 2024 that resulted in Environmental Control Board violations for being out of service and creating hazardous conditions, with penalties imposed averaging $1,250 per violation. The building has also faced persistent heating issues, with multiple complaints in 2025 (including April 14 and February 19) regarding lack of heat and hot water, though these were reportedly resolved upon inspection.

The property has documented housing maintenance violations including mold issues, water damage, and various maintenance problems. In late 2024, violations were issued for a refrigerator problem, door and window issues, and multiple unsanitary conditions including pest infestations in apartments C4 and 5C. Inspection records from 2024 indicate rodent activity and required bait application treatments, though there have been no recorded bedbug infestations since at least 2021. The building's common areas have also required attention, with violations recorded for missing handrails, cracked brick walls, and safety concerns such as broken glass at the front entrance.

While many of these violations have been marked as resolved, including various safety repairs completed by December 2024, the frequency of heating, elevator, and pest-related issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that impact resident comfort and safety. More recently, in 2025, there have been additional complaints regarding mold and general unsanitary conditions. The building has maintained a record of submitting regular bedbug and rodent inspection reports, with no documented infestations in recent years, though rodent activity has required ongoing monitoring and baiting as recently as 2024. The frequency and nature of these complaints indicate recurring maintenance and infrastructure challenges, particularly regarding building systems such as heating and elevator service, which are critical to resident safety and comfort.