647 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The 8-unit, 4-story apartment building at 647 Flatbush Avenue, built in 1910 and owned by John Gray, has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues over the past several years. Most notably, between late 2021 and 2022, the building faced multiple emergency situations including power outages, heating problems, and water supply issues affecting both individual apartments and common areas. A serious incident occurred in late 2021-early 2022 when several apartments, including Apartment 2, reportedly suffered from lack of essential services such as electricity, hot water, and heat, with violations issued for inadequate electrical service, gas supply, and lack of heat and hot water.

The building was also affected by fire damage in late 2021-2022, leading to multiple violations requiring the owner to seal accessible openings and address structural concerns. Most concerning are the active violations and unresolved issues related to building safety and maintenance. As of 2024, there are multiple open violations regarding annual bedbug reporting, electrical system compliance, and external low-pressure inspections dating back several years.

The Department of Buildings has issued multiple violations for failure to maintain proper documentation and for not addressing previous violations, with penalties accrued totaling over $50,000. There is also an active ECB violation related to an expired sidewalk shed permit from 2024, with a penalty of $1,250. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring problems with basic services, including heat, hot water, and electricity, despite multiple inspections and violation notices from various city agencies.