1113 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 3-story, 4-unit residential building at 1113 Flatbush Avenue in Flatbush, owned by Jack Ashkenazi and constructed in 1930, is currently experiencing persistent issues with heating and hot water systems, particularly notable in 2025 with multiple emergency complaints filed in March and April that required HPD intervention. The building has also faced challenges with maintenance access for inspections, as evidenced by several complaints where HPD was unable to gain entry to verify conditions, including issues related to flooring, an electric/gas range, and a ceiling.

Structural concerns are documented through open Housing Maintenance Code violations, with particular attention needed to address broken or defective wood risers in the public hall on the 3rd story. Historical records indicate past maintenance challenges, including problematic conditions in building common areas in 2022 (with violations regarding encumbrances consisting of tires and household items in the public hall) and various repair needs documented in 2006 that were subsequently addressed.

The building's systems and infrastructure have shown recurring issues over time, including electrical wiring concerns in 2023 (with inspection access denied) and boiler-related problems in 2020 that resulted in a violation. Recent Department of Buildings violations from 2023 have been noted regarding the failure to file mandatory external low-pressure inspections for 2021 and 2022. An ECB violation from January 2020 documented several infrastructure issues including debris, door problems, water pipe leaks, and ventilation concerns in the boiler room area, which was resolved with a penalty.