972 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 3-story, 4-unit residential building at 972 Flatbush Avenue, owned by Ezra Berakha and constructed in 1931, has experienced several significant issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns centered around lead paint hazards and safety violations. As of September 2023, there are three open violations related to building safety: defects in the fire escape drop ladder, storage encumbrances in a public hall, and a missing guardrail above a retaining wall.

The building has also faced challenges with heat and hot water systems, evidenced by multiple complaints in February 2021, and a food poisoning complaint from July 2023 that remains under investigation. Notably, there are substantial lead paint hazard violations documented from July 2023 in Apartment 2L, with multiple specific locations affected including window frames, door frames, and ceilings, though some related violations have been closed. The building's maintenance history shows both recurring pest control issues and multiple health department inspections, including mobile food vendor concerns in 2019-2020.

While rodent inspections in 2018 and 2022 showed no violations, a food establishment complaint regarding bare hand contact with food was recorded in 2021. Previous complaints about the sprinkler system and unauthorized work in 2020 were ultimately closed without violations. The property has required various maintenance work as evidenced by the issuance of a permit in March 2020, though specific details on the approved work are not provided in the available records.