142 Erasmus Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The three-story, 10-unit building at 142 Erasmus Street in East Flatbush, owned by Herman Kaufman and completed in 2018, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years. Since 2023, there have been multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water problems, particularly during the summer of 2024, with at least three emergency complaints filed. More recently, in April 2025, a slow water leak complaint resulted in violations being issued.

The building has also faced sanitation challenges, including a mold issue reported in September 2024 and a sewage leak in October 2023 that warranted a DOHMH violation. The property's maintenance history shows some persistent infrastructural concerns, with multiple complaints about building systems and amenities. In 2024 alone, there were issues reported regarding the building's bell/buzzer/intercom system in February and May, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection in these instances.

The building's waste management practices during construction in 2019 raised concerns, with several violations issued to the construction company regarding unsafe storage, inadequate fencing, and debris management. However, no bedbug infestations have been reported in any of the annual Bedbug Reports from 2021 to 2024, and the building passed a rodent inspection in January 2023. The property has numerous other violations from 2022-2024, including issues with plumbing, electrical systems, and various repair needs documented through both HPD complaints and Housing Maintenance Code violations, with some violations still listed as open as of 2024.