2104 Caton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

2104 Caton Avenue is a 16-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building located in Flatbush, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Jay Gold. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most recent complaints (as of April 2025) focusing on unsanitary conditions relating to garbage and recycling storage, as well as safety concerns regarding broken window guards. There have been multiple reports of pest issues, particularly in 2024, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) issuing multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions. Notably, in early 2023, the building faced multiple violations in apartment 4C related to pest infestation (specifically roaches), along with issues concerning ceiling plaster, door/window conditions, and a defective smoke detector, though these were subsequently addressed.

The property has a concerning history of illegal hotel room usage, particularly in October 2019, when multiple violations were issued regarding the improper conversion of a dwelling unit (Apartment 2C) for transient use. These violations included failures to maintain proper fire safety systems, sprinkler systems, and means of egress, with penalties imposed totaling $7,500. More recently, in 2024, the building received violations related to refuse accumulation in the south court and broken fire-retardant plaster in the first-story public hall stairs. Despite these ongoing issues, bedbug reports from 2021 through 2025 indicate zero infestation cases during the reporting periods.

The building has also undergone regular rodent inspections, with varying results including rat activity noted in 2022 and an August 2024 compliance inspection passing. The property has experienced several infrastructure issues requiring attention, including water supply problems in July 2024 and various maintenance concerns that have resulted in multiple HPD inspections. While many complaints have been resolved through HPD inspections, with no violations found in several cases, the building continues to face persistent maintenance challenges that impact resident comfort and safety. Recent inspections have shown some improvements in rodent control measures, though historical data shows fluctuating conditions. The building's management has generally responded to violation notices, with most being certified as corrected, though some current violations remain open as of the latest inspection dates.