82 East 18th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 4-story, 6-unit tenement building at 82 East 18th Street in Flatbush, owned by Ali Ahmed and constructed in 1925, has experienced several significant issues over the past five years, most notably regarding heat and hot water systems. Between November 2020 and December 2021, there were seven separate complaints about heating and hot water issues affecting the entire building, with multiple instances where Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) inspectors were unable to gain access to apartments for verification. Though these complaints have been closed, they represent a concerning pattern of service disruptions.

More recent complaints include food safety issues in 2023, with reports of food contamination and food poisoning incidents that were investigated by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). The building has been subject to various safety and maintenance inspections, including four consecutive years (2021-2024) receiving violations for failing to submit annual bedbug reports, all of which are classified as Class A violations. In December 2018, multiple violations were recorded concerning the building's safety features, including broken window guards and various maintenance issues in the public areas, though most of these were subsequently addressed.

The building underwent rodent inspections in 2014, 2023, and 2024, all resulting in passing grades, indicating no significant rodent infestation problems. A storefront-related incident in 2018 regarding an improperly installed store sign resulted in a violation that was resolved with no penalties. While there have been recurring issues with heating systems and regulatory compliance, recent rodent inspections and passing results suggest improvements in some maintenance areas, though it's important to note that historical patterns of complaints suggest ongoing attention to heating systems and building maintenance may be required.