688 East 43rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203
688 East 43rd Street is a 2-story, 3-unit residential building located in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, and owned by Jocelyne Charles. The building, constructed in 1930, has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues throughout 2023-2024, with multiple complaints filed with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) from January 2024 through April 2024, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. During these inspections, HPD was often unable to gain access to units for verification.
The building also faced pest-related challenges, with three non-emergency pest complaints recorded in November 2023, and multiple heating system complaints between 2023-2024. The property has a documented history of violations, including inadequate heating/hot water systems, undiagnosed electrical issues, and multiple safety concerns. Notable violations include a 2022 inspection revealing problems with bathroom plumbing, electrical fixtures, and a vermin infestation in Apartment 3.
Apartment 1 (basement) was found to have multiple safety violations in April 2022, including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and issues with fire egress. The building's egress system was also flagged in a 2020 complaint, though access was denied to inspectors. In terms of pest management, the building has submitted three bedbug reports covering 2020-2023, with the most recent reports (2022-2023) indicating 2 infested units that were subsequently treated, while earlier reports (2023-2024) show no current infestations.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 1930 |
Total area | 2040 sq ft |
Floors | 2 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS A |

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- 688 East 43rd St, New York, NY 11203
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