1656 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
This three-story, three-unit Old Law Tenement building at 1656 Nostrand Avenue in East Flatbush, owned by Wilfrid Gardiner, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2024 and 2025. Most notably, an inspection in May 2024 revealed multiple open violations in Apartment 2, including non-functional carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, missing window guards, and an active mouse infestation.
The unit also has several repair needs including issues with window balances, bathroom tiles, radiator shut-off handle, and plaster surfaces. Additional concerns documented in 2024 include water leak problems, window frame issues, and multiple pest-related complaints.
The building has a documented history of rodent issues, with multiple inspections between 2014 and 2021 showing rat activity and the need for bait applications, though some compliance inspections showed passing results. Most recently, as of June 2025, there is an active complaint regarding the building being vacant, open, and unguarded, though no inspection date or disposition has been noted. The property, built in 1910, has been subject to various housing quality concerns over the years, with the most pressing issues currently centered in Apartment 2, affecting resident safety and comfort through inadequate safety devices and maintenance deficiencies.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 1910 |
Total area | 2820 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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