1138 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
The three-story, two-family house at 1138 Flatbush Avenue, owned by Rupert Williams and built in 1930, has experienced several significant maintenance issues, particularly affecting the third-floor apartment. Recent inspections in October 2023 revealed multiple problems in Apartment 3, including leaking ceilings affecting both the bathroom and a second room, broken plaster surfaces requiring repair and repainting, and construction materials obstructing the scuttle ladder in the third-story public hall.
The building faces active violations for failure to file high-pressure system inspections from 2018 through 2022, with these violations still pending resolution as of June 2023. The property has a documented history of infrastructure problems, particularly in 2020, when there were multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water issues, as well as cooking gas concerns affecting the entire building.
More recent complaints in March 2025 include food-related health issues being investigated by the Department of Health. Between 2018 and 2021, the building experienced various maintenance challenges, including mold problems, plumbing issues, and a significant pest control violation regarding mice infestation in Apartment 3. While some historical issues have been resolved, such as a power outage complaint from 2020, the building continues to have several open violations that indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly related to water damage and high-pressure system inspections.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 2 |
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Year built | 1930 |
Total area | 3300 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | 2 FAMILY HOUSE |

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