671 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The three-story, two-family house at 671 Flatbush Avenue, owned by Nirlene Bertrand, has experienced several significant maintenance issues during 2022, particularly concerning heating systems. The building, constructed in 1925 and located in the Prospect-Lefferts Gardens neighborhood, endured multiple heating and hot water complaints throughout the year, with emergency complaints recorded in April, May, September, and November.

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) issued violations in November 2022 regarding heat/hot water issues, while several earlier complaints were either closed without violations or due to access issues during inspections. In addition to heating problems, the building faced various other maintenance challenges, including plumbing issues (water supply concerns in September), and multiple reports of unsanitary conditions, including mold (March), pest problems (April), and an electrical power outage (April).

The Department of Buildings recorded three inspection attempts in March-April 2022 regarding permit-related concerns and possible unpermitted work in the occupied multiple dwelling, but in all cases, inspectors were unable to gain access to the property, with the last recorded attempt occurring on April 21, 2022. While many of these issues were addressed and closed between April and August 2022, the pattern of heating system problems throughout 2022, culminating in violations, suggests persistent challenges with building systems during this period. Following October 2022, there have been no recorded 311 complaints or Department of Buildings issues in the available data through October 2023, though this does not necessarily indicate resolution of all prior problems.