1715 Caton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

1715 Caton Avenue is a 6-story, 24-unit residential building constructed in 1931, currently owned by1705 & 1715 Caton Associates. The building has experienced numerous maintenance issues over the past year, with particular concerns about heating and electrical systems. In 2025 alone, there have been multiple heat/hot water complaints affecting the entire building, including a notable outage in February 2025, and a power outage in March 2025.

These recurring heating system problems have persisted since late 2024, when similar complaints were recorded in November 2024. The building's electrical infrastructure also raises concerns, with several Housing Maintenance Code violations emerging from a 2021 inspection, including issues with electrical equipment, wiring, and fixture installations that resulted in active Environmental Control Board penalties totaling $7,250. The property has documented system violations that remain unresolved, including electrical safety issues and failure to comply with energy efficiency requirements as per local codes.

While there have been some apartment-specific maintenance issues (notably in Apartment 6B regarding door, window, and intercom systems), the building-wide problems appear to be more pressing. The building's management has been actively addressing maintenance concerns, as evidenced by multiple service requests and inspections, though access issues have occasionally hindered complete inspections. Recent inspections show regular rodent monitoring, though rat activity was reported in April and June 2024, with bait application continuing through late 2024 and into 2025. Notably, the building has maintained a clean bedbug record for the past four reporting periods (2020-2024), with no infestations reported.