743 Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

743 Rogers Avenue is a 3-story, 6-unit residential building in East Flatbush owned by Joel Fekete and constructed in 1931. The property has a significant history of heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints in 2024-2025 remaining open as of May 2025, including for the entire building (May 2025) and specific apartments (March 2025). These heating problems have been recurring, with 12 documented service requests between 2023 and 2025, showing an ongoing pattern of inadequate heating systems.

The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, including a cluster of complaints in October 2023 involving mold, plumbing issues (toilet), and ceiling problems, with some resulting in violations. Multiple rodent inspections between 2016 and 2024 reveal persistent rat activity, with bait applied regularly, though recent bedbug inspections from 2021-2024 indicate no infestation issues. The building's infrastructure has faced scrutiny, with two Department of Buildings complaints (2024-2023) related to illegal conversion and boiler issues, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification.

Recent violations indicate specific apartment issues, particularly in apartments 2R and 2L, including pest infestations, water leaks, and flooring problems. The property has maintained an active rodent control program, with inspections showing consistent efforts to manage pest issues through bait applications. While some complaints have been resolved with inspections verifying corrections, others remain open or were not fully confirmed due to access issues. The building's environmental control violations from 2018 noted unsafe electrical equipment, though this appears to have been resolved with no penalties imposed.