1801 Dorchester Road, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 97-unit, 6-story residential building at 1801 Dorchester Road in Flatbush, owned by Laura Rodie, was constructed in 1954 and has faced ongoing maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple emergency complaints lodged in April and May 2025 about these essential services affecting the entire building, though inspections indicated temporary resolutions. The building has also experienced various maintenance concerns in 2025, including flooring issues, and inspections conducted in May 2025 revealed violations requiring attention. The property has a documented history of elevator-related problems, with multiple complaints between 2021-2025 regarding devices, which resulted in Oath Violations being served.

An extensive series of violations was recorded for Apartment 2G in 2024, including issues with carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, plaster surfaces, and bathroom fixtures, though most were certified as corrected by December 2024, except for one open violation regarding sliding glass shower doors. The building underwent several inspections for rodent activity, with a passed inspection in January 2025 following previous rat activity findings in mid-2022. Maintenance and safety compliance have been a focus, with multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations and emergency repairs noted, particularly concerning the heating system. The building’s management has maintained regular bedbug reporting, consistently showing no infestations since 2019, and the property passed rodent control inspections in early 2025, suggesting some improvement in pest management.

The Department of Buildings has issued several permits for work at the property between 2018-2021, indicating ongoing maintenance and improvement efforts. Environmental Control Board violations from 2021-2024 primarily concerned elevator maintenance and safety equipment, with penalties imposed but generally resolved promptly. Recent inspections have focused on ensuring compliance with housing maintenance codes, particularly regarding emergency systems and general building maintenance. The building's violation history shows a pattern of response to maintenance issues, though with some recurring problems, particularly related to heating systems and elevator maintenance.