4312 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The three-story, four-unit residential building at 4312 Foster Avenue in East Flatbush, owned by David Simon, has experienced recurring heating system problems over the past several years, with eight documented heat/hot water complaints between 2019 and 2024, including two just this year (2024). While some of these complaints were resolved quickly, with heat and hot water reportedly restored, the pattern suggests ongoing system reliability issues.

In addition to heating problems, the building faced electrical issues in May 2021, including complaints about power outages, wiring problems, and outlet/switch concerns, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection in these cases. A significant unsanitary condition involving mold was reported and addressed in July 2020, and there is one open violation from January 2019 regarding a defective brick fence at the front of the building.

The building has shown good compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2019, with the most recent reports (2024) indicating no infested units, though there was a previous infestation in 2018-2019 with multiple units affected (3-4 units). An attempted inspection regarding an illegal conversion complaint in December 2019 was marked "Access Denied – 2nd Attempt." The property has had three Housing Maintenance Code violations related to bedbug reporting requirements between 2019 and 2022, though these have since been closed. While the building's violation record shows regular maintenance of reporting requirements, the recurring heating system difficulties and the electrical issues in 2021 are notable concerns regarding building systems and infrastructure.