32 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The six-story, 78-unit apartment building at 32 Clarkson Avenue in Flatbush, owned by Maria Valente, has experienced several recurring issues over recent years, most notably with its heating system. The building has recorded three heat/hot water complaints in the past 18 months (January 2025, November 2024, and January 2022), all affecting the entire building, though heat and hot water were reportedly restored before inspections could be completed.

Additional significant maintenance concerns include multiple housing maintenance code violations identified in November 2023, particularly in apartments 4B, 1E, and 6D, relating to safety features such as carbon monoxide detectors and self-closing doors, as well as general maintenance issues like radiator painting and electrical outlet security. The building's history shows patterns of various maintenance challenges between 2021 and 2023, including unsanitary conditions with pests (July 2021), plumbing issues, and problems with walls and flooring. There were also structural concerns reported in 2018 regarding cracks in walls and ceilings in apartments 4K and 6K, and some elevator-related violations were noted and eventually resolved between 2018-2020.

The property underwent inspection for tenant safety in 2021, with no violations found at that time. Importantly, there have been no documented bedbug infestations in the past five years (2019-2024), and while there was rat activity noted during a rodent inspection in July 2020, there have been no subsequent reports of pest issues. Current open violations from the November 2023 inspection primarily relate to safety systems and general maintenance needs throughout the building, particularly affecting units 4B, 4G, 1E, and 6D.