711 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The three-story, two-family house at 711 Flatbush Avenue in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, owned by Orva Gordon, has experienced several notable incidents since 2011, with particular attention to building maintenance and pest control issues. The property, constructed in 1925, faced a significant structural concern in March 2020 when residents reported building shaking and vibrational issues, leading to an inspection that resulted in an Oath Violation being served.

This incident coincided with an Environmental Control Board violation for disrepair of the decorative terra-cotta cornice and metal fascia, which exhibited cracks and holes, reportedly providing habitat for pigeons. The cornice violation, which carried a penalty of $655, has since been resolved.

More recent concerns have centered around food safety and pest issues, with two Department of Health and Mental Hygiene complaints filed in 2019 and 2020 regarding rodent and insect problems, as well as food contamination, though these complaints were both administratively closed in June 2024 with confirmation that the reported issues were addressed. While the building passed a rodent inspection in April 2011, the subsequent history suggests ongoing challenges with pest management. The most recent documented incidents relate to environmental health concerns rather than structural issues, with no reported violations or complaints directly affecting the building's integrity or safety systems in the past two years.