415 Stratford Road, Brooklyn, NY 11218

The 6-story, 96-unit building at 415 Stratford Road in Flatbush, owned by Steven Silverstein and constructed in 1963, has experienced persistent heating system issues throughout 2025, with nine separate complaints about no heat or hot water affecting the entire building between March and May 2025. These complaints were generally addressed promptly, with occupants confirming restoration of services during HPD's inspection attempts.

In addition to the heating issues, there was a water leak complaint in May 2025 that HPD was unable to inspect due to access issues. The building's inspection history reveals several significant safety concerns, particularly highlighted in October 2024 when violations were issued regarding defective self-closing doors in stairways, a locked boiler room access issue, and missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 6B.

The building has also faced challenges with its elevator system, as indicated by multiple complaints in 2018, and has a documented history of bedbug infestations, with one affected unit reported in late 2024. While violations for inspection and reporting requirements were issued in recent years, including for external wall inspection and parking structure reporting, many of these were subsequently dismissed or resolved. The building's maintenance records show a pattern of heating system reliability issues, with multiple emergency complaints filed throughout 2025, suggesting ongoing challenges with the building's infrastructure.