1820 Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn, NY 11226

At 1820 Cortelyou Road in Flatbush, a 6-story, 42-unit building constructed in 1928 and owned by Marc Barron, several concerning patterns have emerged in recent months. Most notably, there has been a recurring rodent issue, with eight rodent-related complaints from January 2024 through June 2025, and inspections consistently revealing rat activity despite bait applications. The building has experienced multiple infrastructure challenges, including three bell/buzzer/intercom system complaints in June 2025 alone, and historical issues with heat/hot water system failures and plumbing problems.

A particular area of concern is the building's elevator maintenance history, with regular complaints about single device operation and no alternate service between 2019 and 2025, resulting in multiple violations and fines. Recent inspections of Apartment 1A in late 2024 revealed various maintenance issues requiring attention, including problems with paint, plaster, and bathroom fixtures, though these violations were subsequently certified as corrected in 2025. The building's maintenance record shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, with environmental control board violations related to elevator safety equipment in 2019-2022 that were ultimately resolved, and an active DOB violation regarding energy efficiency display requirements from 2021.

The property has maintained a clean record in terms of bedbug infestations, with zero reported cases in the past eight years. Recent rodent control efforts have been documented through multiple bait applications in 2024-2025, though inspections continue to show the presence of rat activity. While the building has experienced various maintenance challenges, records indicate that many violations have been addressed once they were officially documented, though some inspections have noted difficulties in gaining access for verification.