415 Argyle Road, Brooklyn, NY 11218

The 6-story, 114-unit building at 415 Argyle Road in Flatbush, owned by Mary Lonergan and constructed in 1961, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in July 2024, multiple complaints were filed regarding ventilation systems, mold, wall conditions, water leaks, and flooring issues, with violations issued specifically related to flooring problems. The building has a concerning history of heat and hot water issues, with several emergency complaints between January and February 2023 regarding lack of service throughout the entire building, though most were resolved quickly.

In August 2024, violations were documented in cellar apartment 1R regarding uncapped and exposed steam pipes in multiple locations, and a B-class violation was issued for flower pots obstructing fire escape egress on the 3rd story. The building has maintained a positive record regarding pest control, with annual bedbug reports filed consistently since 2019 showing zero infested units, and no rodent issues detected in 2019 and 2022 inspections. While there have been various Department of Buildings violations recorded between 2018 and 2023, including a failure to file energy benchmarking reports in 2023, most have been promptly resolved or dismissed.

A complaint about "Work Without a Permit" from February 2024 was investigated with no violations found. The building's current maintenance issues suggest ongoing infrastructure challenges, particularly regarding water systems and general upkeep, though many recent complaints have been resolved without violations being issued. The most recent 311 service requests prior to August 2024 focused on ventilation, mold, wall conditions, and water leaks, indicating potential ongoing systemic maintenance concerns.