1716 Caton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 16-unit, 4-story tenement building at 1716 Caton Avenue in Flatbush, owned by Carl Zekaria and constructed in 1913, has experienced persistent maintenance issues in recent months. Between November 2024 and July 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water problems, including several emergency complaints in January 2025 that required HPD inspections. The building has also faced significant water-related issues, with various complaints about leaks, including heavy flow problems in November 2024 and multiple subsequent reports.

A concerning pattern of interior maintenance issues emerged in late 2024, particularly affecting apartment 26, which received violations for mold, water leaks, and pest infestations (including both mice and cockroaches). The building has experienced recurring heating system problems, as evidenced by multiple emergency complaints in early 2025, though HPD inspections typically found no violations of housing laws. In December 2024, violations were issued for issues related to interior walls and water systems.

More recently, in June 2025, there were complaints regarding plumbing issues including toilet problems and slow water leaks. While the building has passed rodent inspections in recent years (most recently in 2018), it has recorded no bedbug infestations in the last five reporting periods from 2019 through 2024, indicating effective pest management in this regard. A sidewalk shed-related violation was recorded and resolved in May 2025, though the specific details were not provided in the records.