1086 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

1086 Flatbush Avenue is a three-story, 8-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1930, currently owned by David Lansey. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2022-2025, with multiple emergency complaints recorded in early 2025 and several violations related to inadequate heat supply, particularly affecting apartment 2L. There are also significant concerns regarding sanitary conditions, with open violations for garbage storage, public area cleanliness, and pest issues. Notably, there are multiple open violations for failing to submit required bedbug reports in 2023-2024, though historical records show no documented infestations between 2019-2022.

Safety equipment concerns have arisen recently, with emergency complaints regarding non-functioning carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in March 2025. The building has a history of water-related issues, including a heavy flow water leak complaint in late 2024. Periodic rodent inspections have been conducted, with some inspections showing rat activity between 2010 and 2023, though recent bait applications suggest ongoing management attempts. The property has several open violations as of 2024-2025, including a Class C violation regarding locked access to the heating system in the basement boiler room.

There is also an open Class B violation concerning encumbrances blocking emergency exit gates and maintaining front yard cleanliness. The building's bedbug reporting history shows consistent compliance in recent years, with no recorded infestations between 2019-2022. Recent complaints from 2024-2025 indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, with multiple emergency complaints needing HPD intervention. While some historical issues appear to have been addressed, such as the bathroom mold problem in apartment 2L from 2022, the property continues to face recurring infrastructure and maintenance challenges that impact resident comfort and safety.