4205 Farragut Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The three-story, four-unit building at 4205 Farragut Road in East Flatbush, owned by Zeeshan Ali, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water over the past year, with multiple HPD complaints filed between October 2023 and January 2024, including emergency complaints for the entire building. The building has also faced significant pest control challenges, with multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions and pest infestations, particularly affecting the third-floor apartment, which was cited for both rodent and roach infestations in November 2023.

Recent inspections from July 2024 noted several violations in apartment 1, including concerns about an uncapped gas pipe and missing balusters in the public hall stairs, as well as ongoing issues with lead paint hazards in apartment 3FL that require remediation. The property has a documented history of electrical safety concerns, with multiple complaints and violations related to defective/exposed wiring between 2021 and 2023, including penalties from the Environmental Control Board for failure to comply with electrical work requirements.

Building management has also been cited for failure to complete required external low-pressure inspections in 2021-2023, resulting in active violations. While the building has passed some rodent inspections, including a May 2025 compliance check, there is a consistent pattern of rat activity as indicated by various inspections, including a 2022 report showing eight instances of rodent activity. The combination of repeated heating system failures, pest infestations, and safety violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within this 1930-built structure.