2553 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 6-unit residential building at 2553 Church Avenue in Flatbush, owned by Maier Jankovitz, has experienced recurring maintenance issues since late 2023, with a particularly concerning pattern of heat and hot water problems. From November 2023 through December 2024, there have been multiple complaints and violations related to insufficient heat and hot water, with inspections often unable to gain access to verify conditions.

Recent inspections in 2024 revealed excessive hot water temperatures exceeding 130 degrees in multiple apartments, including 2S and 3F, though some violations have been closed without clear resolution. The building has also faced various plumbing issues, including heavy water flow problems, sewage concerns, and toilet-related complaints throughout 2024. In addition to these ongoing maintenance challenges, the property has several active violations related to building safety systems, including blocked fire escapes noted through 2023-2024, and failure to maintain proper access to the heating system.

These violations, along with a concerning pattern of unmet inspection requirements for external low-pressure systems between 2018-2023, suggest ongoing maintenance oversight. While there have been no reported bedbug or rodent infestations in recent years (with the last rat activity noted in 2015), the frequency and nature of the heating and water issues, particularly during emergency weather conditions, raise significant concerns about building systems reliability. The building, constructed in 1960 as a New Law Tenement, appears to be struggling with maintaining basic housing standards, as evidenced by the high number of service requests and violations particularly concentrated around heat and hot water systems.