1418 Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The three-story, two-family house at 1418 Cortelyou Road in Flatbush, owned by Pedro Santa, has experienced several maintenance issues since 2019, with the most recent complaint regarding heat and hot water issues filed in May 2025. This building, constructed in 1930, has faced recurring problems with building systems and sanitation, including a significant pattern of rodent activity in 2019, resulting in multiple inspections by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene that documented rat presence.

More recent concerns include water leaks and unsanitary conditions related to mold, both reported in August 2023, though no violations were issued following HPD inspections of these issues. The property has shown some regulatory compliance challenges, including active violations related to failure to file required low-pressure inspection documentation in 2023, and a previous violation for not filing the 2017 boiler inspection report in 2019, which was ultimately dismissed following penalty payment.

Additionally, an illegal conversion complaint was filed in May 2025, though inspectors were unable to gain access during their first visit. On a more positive note, the building has demonstrated effective bedbug management, with reports from 2019-2021 showing no infestations or re-infested units during the designated reporting periods. The property's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and sanitation, warranting careful monitoring of any emerging patterns.