2401 Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The four-story, 25-unit tenement building at 2401 Cortelyou Road in Flatbush, owned by Aron Stuhl and built in 1924, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, between May and June 2025, there were multiple unresolved issues including water leaks, plumbing problems, door concerns, pest-related unsanitary conditions, and mold. In January 2025, there was a building-wide heat and hot water outage, though these services were reportedly restored before inspection.

The building has also faced recurring water-related problems, with violations noted in both 2024 and 2025. During a November 2024 inspection, violations were recorded regarding fire escape access obstruction, facade damage, and various maintenance issues in apartment 11, including water leaks, defective bathroom tiles, and carbon monoxide detector concerns - all of which were subsequently certified as corrected by December 2024. Historical records show multiple Department of Buildings complaints between 2019-2021 regarding potential illegal conversions and unauthorized work, though inspectors were often unable to gain access for verification.

A 2019 ECB violation was issued for unauthorized work involving new partitions, plumbing, and electrical work, resulting in a $1250 fine. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations since 2019, with all annual reports indicating zero infested units. While there were some rodent activity inspections in 2017-2018 that failed, compliance has been maintained since then. The most recent building issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding water-related systems and general upkeep, though many recent violations have been closed promptly following inspections and certification of corrections.