2079 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210

The 4-unit, 3-story residential building at 2079 Nostrand Avenue in East Flatbush, owned by Josette Guillaume, was built in 1940 and is classified as an Old Law Tenement. The property has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, particularly notable during a cluster of complaints between December 2024 and June 2025, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. These recent complaints have resulted in active violations, though some units did not allow HPD access for inspection.

There are also significant ongoing violations in Apartment 3R from September 2024 related to mold in the bathroom ceiling, inadequate heating system, lack of hot water, and pest infestations (mice and roaches). Multiple door-related issues have been documented, including problems with self-closing doors. Historically, the building has faced several compliance challenges, including a notable situation in 2020-2021 involving occupancy violations related to an unauthorized rear yard shed and canopy structure, resulting in multiple Environmental Control Board violations and penalties. While these particular ECB violations were ultimately dismissed, they indicate past issues with building modifications and occupancy compliance.

A 2025 inspection revealed violations related to door, radiator, and refrigerator conditions, though some issues were found not to violate housing laws. The property has maintained a passable record for rodent infestations in recent years, with inspections in 2011 and 2016 showing compliance. Bedbug complaints filed for the period 2019-2020 showed no reported infestations. The building has had various inspections and compliance checks by the Department of Buildings and Housing Preservation and Development, with some historical violations related to certification requirements now resolved.