635 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

635 Flatbush Avenue is a 4-story, 8-unit residential building located in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, constructed in 1928 and currently owned by Susan Shabsels. The property has experienced recurring heating and appliance issues over the past year, with multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems in both individual apartments and the entire building, particularly during the winter months of 2024-2025.

The most recent incidents in January 2025 involved both heating and refrigerator problems, though HPD inspectors were often unable to gain access to units for proper evaluation. The building has active violations from December 2023 related to defective glass in a window sash and heating issues in Apartment 1B, though several safety violations from that same inspection regarding carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, as well as door issues, were certified as corrected by January 2024. Historical records show consistent bedbug monitoring with no reported infestations from 2019 through 2025, and the building passed a rodent inspection in May 2013.

Previous violations from 2018 regarding various safety requirements, including smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector notices, appear to have been resolved. The property has generated numerous service requests in recent months, particularly focused on heat and hot water issues which seem to be a persistent problem, especially during cold weather periods. While some violations have been addressed and closed, the recurring nature of heating-related complaints suggests an ongoing maintenance challenge.