670 East 32nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210

The property at 670 East 32nd Street in East Flatbush is a 3-story, 2-unit residential building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Ghislaine Pierre-louis. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues in recent years, with particularly concerning problems emerging in late 2024 and early 2025. Most notably, there are active Class C violations from October 2024 indicating ongoing issues with rodent infestations (mice and cockroaches), a broken entrance door, and a problematic window causing safety concerns.

There are also recent emergency complaints regarding mold, which have become a recurring issue with multiple reports throughout 2023-2024. The building's systems have faced significant challenges, including multiple boiler-related complaints between late 2024 and early 2025, though these complaints were referred to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development for resolution. There is evidence of structural and safety concerns, with ongoing violations related to exposed electrical wiring in the building vestibule (noted in November 2023) and multiple complaints about heating and hot water issues. The building has faced scrutiny regarding its legal status, with multiple complaints and violations suggesting unauthorized conversion from a legally permitted 2-family structure to a 4-family dwelling.

These include allegations of unauthorized additional bathrooms and kitchens, missing fire stopping features, and illegal off-street parking facilities, with associated penalties totaling over $45,000. The property's recent history shows a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than preventative upkeep, with multiple emergency complaints requiring HPD intervention. While some earlier complaints from 2022-2023 were resolved without violations, the concentration of active violations and emergency complaints in recent months suggests deteriorating building conditions and persistent maintenance challenges. The building's age and history of conversion-related complaints indicate potential structural and safety concerns, particularly regarding unauthorized modifications and their impact on building systems and safety features.