1829 Caton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 69-unit, 6-story building at 1829 Caton Avenue in Flatbush, owned by Janet Tepfer and constructed in 1959, has experienced significant ongoing maintenance challenges over the past two years (2024-2025). Most notably, there have been multiple reports and violations related to pest control issues, including rodent infestations and unsanitary conditions. Between March 2025 and June 2025 alone, there were several complaints regarding pests and rodent sightings, with inspections in April and May 2025 noting inspectors' inability to gain access to the affected areas.

An apartment (1D) was officially cited in August 2024 for both rodent and cockroach infestations, while other units have also reported pest issues. The building has faced recurring heating and hot water system problems, particularly during winter 2025, with multiple emergency complaints about inadequate heat affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. Inspections in January 2025 confirmed violations requiring correction.

The property has also experienced elevator-related concerns, with multiple complaints between 2018 and 2022 regarding single device service and no alternate service, though most inspections found no violations or were resolved. More recent issues include fire safety concerns, with open violations from May 2024 related to defective self-closing doors in the fire stair and public hall areas, and a 2024 parking structure inspection violation with a $2,500 penalty. However, it's worth noting that the building has maintained a zero incidence record for bedbug infestations in its most recent filings from 2025, which cover multiple years of monitoring.