510 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The 9-story, 51-unit building at 510 Flatbush Avenue, owned by Darlene Batista, was constructed in 2015 and has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in November 2024, there was a significant building-wide heating and hot water system failure that generated numerous complaints, indicating an emergency situation affecting multiple units.

Additional maintenance concerns have persisted through 2024-2025, including a Health Department investigation related to unauthorized smoking in smoke-free areas, and various plumbing issues. The building has also faced several Housing Maintenance Code violations, including a Class B violation for mold in a bathroom (Apt 6C) identified in June 2024, and ongoing Class C violations as of January 2024 related to heating system access, hot water provision, and pest control needs in Unit 4A. Prior to these recent issues, the building has maintained regular rodent control measures with multiple bait applications in 2023, though earlier inspections showed varying results.

The Department of Buildings has conducted several inspections and investigations regarding the building's Certificate of Occupancy status in 2024, with some inspections being unable to gain access. Historical records show the property has generally complied with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestation cases since 2020, and a consistent pattern of permit issuance for various work types between 2019-2021, though two violations from 2021 regarding an unpermitted shed extension remain active with associated penalties. The complex pattern of recent heating system failures, ongoing code violations, and various maintenance issues suggests significant challenges in building management and infrastructure maintenance, particularly affecting heating, hot water, and pest control systems.