2160 Caton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 48-unit, 6-story building at 2160 Caton Avenue in Flatbush, owned by Ray Seelall and constructed in 1934, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, between March and May 2025, there were multiple uninspected HPD complaints regarding a window frame, ceiling paint, and a slow water leak, with inspectors unable to gain access for evaluation. Earlier issues from 2024-2025 included plumbing problems (water supply issues in December 2024, toilet problems in January 2024), an unsanitary garbage/recycling storage condition (April 2024), and problems with an electric/gas range (April 2024).

A significant cluster of violations and complaints emerged from 2023-2024, particularly affecting apartments 5D and 6D, including reported pest infestations (roaches and mice), various plumbing issues, and problems with flooring, doors, and walls requiring repair or painting. The building's mechanical systems have also faced challenges, with an elevator service complaint recorded in October 2023 (though no violations were found upon inspection) and a heavy water leak/mold situation reported in December 2023 that took until February 2024 to resolve. Historical records indicate some structural concerns, with a 2018 ECB violation noting vertical cracks between the 1st and 6th floors.

While the building has maintained bedbug-free status since 2020 based on annual reporting, the rodent inspections show a mix of outcomes, with failed inspections noted in 2012 but passing results in 2018. Two plumbing-related violations were documented and certified in March-May 2024 specifically for apartment 6D, including issues with bathroom tiles, kitchen faucets, and a bathroom flush pipe connection. The building's permit records from 2019 show issued permits for plumbing and electrical work.