438 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The two-family residential building at 438 East 21st Street in Flatbush, owned by Victoriano Bravo and constructed in 1901, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years. The most pressing concerns emerged in March 2025, when multiple complaints were filed regarding plumbing issues, water leaks, flooring problems, and safety concerns related to smoke detectors. While HPD investigated these complaints, they were unable to complete inspections in some cases.

Additionally, there is an open violation from 2024 regarding the failure to file the required annual bedbug report, which has been a recurring issue since 2021, with previous reports indicating one infested dwelling unit and three units requiring eradication. The building has also faced pest control challenges, with multiple complaints filed in May 2024, though inspections did not result in violations. Further complicating the building's recent history, there was a boiler-related complaint in June 2025, though inspectors were unable to gain access during their final attempt.

The property has demonstrated a pattern of maintenance issues that affect resident comfort and safety, particularly regarding pests, plumbing, and building systems. While many of these complaints were resolved through HPD inspections, several remain open or were closed without definitive resolution. The building class is listed as "HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A," indicating it has undergone some form of conversion to accommodate multiple dwelling units, though the specific nature of this conversion is not detailed in the records.