608 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

This four-story, seven-unit brick building located at 608 Flatbush Avenue in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, owned by Amos Hough, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring heat and hot water problems, with the latest incident reported in January 2025 resulting in violations. The building underwent multiple inspections between 2024-2025, revealing various violations that required correction, including issues with floors, doors, and appliances.

A particularly concerning pattern emerged in 2024-2025 regarding Apartment 1A, which received multiple violation notices for safety-related issues including a defective carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fire egress problems. The apartment also had documented issues with insect infestations, including roaches and mice, though these violations were certified as corrected by October 2024. The building's history shows ongoing maintenance challenges, including a 2018 complaint about electrical wiring that could not be inspected due to access issues, and a 2019 complaint about possible illegal conversions that was similarly uninspectable.

While there have been several bedbug reports between 2018-2024, they typically involved one unit at a time and were listed as eradicated, with the most recent filings from 2024-2025 showing no current infestations. Rodent inspections conducted in 2017 and 2019 passed, suggesting temporary pest control measures have been effective when implemented. The property has also experienced HVAC issues, as evidenced by the emergency heat/hot water complaints in January 2025, and various door and floor-related problems that required attention throughout 2024.