2249 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

2249 Church Avenue is a three-story, two-family residential building located in Flatbush, Brooklyn, owned by Lai Yuen and constructed in 1931. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues, particularly during December 2020 when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding heat and hot water problems, door/window issues, and unsanitary conditions including pests.

These complaints led to inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), resulting in both violations and non-violations, with specific issues noted in the third-floor apartment (3RDFL) including missing carbon monoxide detectors and various concerning conditions in the third-floor apartment (3) such as excessive hot water temperatures (140°F), an improperly installed air conditioner, and the presence of a propane stove with fuel cans. More recent records indicate ongoing compliance challenges, with an active violation as of June 2023 related to the failure to file the 2018 external low-pressure inspection. A 2019 violation for not filing the 2017 boiler inspection report was dismissed, though it carried a penalty of $1,000.

The building's rodent inspection from May 2022 passed, suggesting some improvement in pest management since the 2020 violations. While some historical violations have been resolved, the presence of the active 2023 violation indicates potential ongoing regulatory compliance issues. The property's documented history shows a pattern of heating and maintenance challenges, particularly during the winter months, with the December 2020 events being the most significant cluster of complaints on record.