580 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
580 Flatbush Avenue is a 16-story, 224-unit residential building constructed in 1962 and currently owned by Joel Drizin. The building has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with particularly concerning patterns emerging in 2025. There were multiple heat and hot water complaints in April 2025, with several involving entire building failures, though HPD inspections did not find violations.
Other significant issues have included rodent sightings (most recently in June 2025), unsanitary conditions including mold (April 2025), and problems with the outdoor pavement (May 2025). The building has a pattern of elevator-related complaints, with several filed between 2023-2025, though most inspections found no violations. In terms of building systems, there are active concerns regarding the underground parking garage, with multiple reports of structural issues including cracks, spalled concrete, exposed rebar, and water penetration.
A series of Housing Maintenance Code Violations from late 2024 indicate problems with building safety systems, including defective self-closing doors in the compactor closet on the 14th story and issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartments 2J and 15L. The property has a documented history of pest issues, with multiple Housing Maintenance Code Complaints regarding sanitation and pest control, though recent bedbug reports indicate no infestations in the past two years. Elevator safety has been a recurring concern, with several Environmental Control Board violations related to door zone restrictors and other safety features, though most were resolved without significant penalties. The building's permitted work records from 2021-2022 show multiple issued permits for unspecified improvements or maintenance work.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 224 |
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Year built | 1962 |
Total area | 234132 sq ft |
Floors | 16 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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- 574 Flatbush Ave, New York, NY 11225
- 576 Flatbush Ave, New York, NY 11225
- 578 Flatbush Ave, New York, NY 11225
- 580 Flatbush Ave, New York, NY 11225
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