1201 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218

The 1201 Church Avenue building in Flatbush, owned by Hristos Tzoutzoulis, is a 3-story, 4-unit tenement building constructed in 1930. The property has experienced ongoing maintenance and safety issues, with the most pressing concerns currently centered around heating and hot water problems, as evidenced by an open HPD complaint from November 2024, which follows a pattern of similar heating issues reported in 2021 and 2024. The second-floor apartment (2F) has multiple active violations from 2024 that significantly impact resident quality of life, including issues with roach and mice infestations, defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and water leak problems requiring repair.

Notable historical incidents include a combination of safety and unsanitary conditions reported in March 2021, such as mold presence and broken window guards, along with a 2023 Building Department violation regarding failure to file external low pressure inspection documentation. The building's current and recent violations indicate ongoing maintenance challenges. As of July 2025, there have been no reported bedbug infestations during the most recent reporting period (2023-2024).

Other significant concerns include unobstructed fire escape access issues identified in 2024 and a completed but concerning paint/plaster problem from 2024. The perpetuation of heating issues, insect infestations, and safety violations suggests potential ongoing maintenance challenges affecting resident comfort and safety, particularly in apartment 2F which appears to have the highest concentration of current violations. While some historical issues have been resolved, such as the 2021 heat and hot water restoration, the frequency and nature of complaints indicate that building systems and maintenance may require closer attention.