1186 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The three-story, two-unit building at 1186 Nostrand Avenue in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, owned by Olufemi Falade, has experienced significant maintenance issues recently. Most notably, there are multiple open violations from November 2023 affecting the 2nd floor apartment (2NDFL), including problems with roach and mouse infestations, mold, electrical wiring, various door/window issues, and concerns about floor conditions.

The building has also received multiple emergency and non-emergency electrical complaints, with at least one resulting in issued violations. The property has an ongoing issue with pest control, as evidenced by multiple rodent inspection reports throughout 2024-2025, showing consistent rat activity despite bait applications. In terms of building systems, there are several active violations related to external low pressure inspection filings, dating back to 2018 through 2023, including a recent violation issued in September 2024.

There was also an illegal conversion complaint in 2020, though this was closed in 2021 without access being granted to inspectors. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of both historical and current issues, particularly regarding pest control, electrical systems, and various maintenance requirements, with more recent complaints focusing primarily on the 2nd floor unit. The property has had consistent pest control inspections showing rat activity as recently as July 2025, indicating ongoing challenges with vermin management despite regular bait application attempts.