37 Erasmus Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 18-unit, 3-story building at 37 Erasmus Street in Flatbush, owned by Nora Donkor, has faced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years, particularly concerning heat and hot water systems. The most recent complaints about inadequate heating or hot water were reported in January 2025, December 2024, November 2024, and October 2024, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) often being unable to gain access to units for proper inspection. These issues were classified as emergencies in the Housing Maintenance Code system.

Additional maintenance concerns have included multiple reports of water leaks in 2023 (both heavy flow and damp spot), problems with flooring and stairs, and an ongoing issue with bees/wasps reported in July 2023. The building has several active Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations from 2022 related to boiler room maintenance and safety, with penalties totaling over $10,000. These violations include issues with the expansion tank, debris storage, water heater connections, and lighting in the boiler room.

In 2022, multiple housing maintenance code violations were issued in Apartment 1A, including problems with mold, floor repairs, and door mechanisms, with some violations remaining open as of 2024. The building's bedbug reports from 2022-2024 show no infestation cases, and rodent inspections have generally passed since 2019, though there were multiple rat activity reports in November 2009. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic heating and water systems, particularly during winter months, as evidenced by the recent pattern of heat/hot water complaints. The presence of active ECB violations related to boiler maintenance and safety, along with multiple housing maintenance code violations, indicates persistent maintenance challenges that affect resident comfort and safety.