1215 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

1215 Flatbush Avenue is a three-story, four-unit, two-family house built in 1932, currently owned by Arthur Koptiev. The building has a documented history of maintenance issues, with the most recent concerns emerging in October 2024, when the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) issued violations for pest infestation in a third-floor apartment. Notable recurring problems include multiple reports of water leaks, both heavy and slow, with violations documented in 2020 and 2022 affecting the third-floor apartment.

The building has experienced various sanitation and maintenance challenges, including mold issues (2022), flooring problems (2022), and fire escape concerns (2021). The property has maintained an active bedbug-free record since 2021, with no reported infestations in the past four filing periods. The building's compliance history shows some concerning patterns, including an open violation as of 2023 regarding the failure to file an external low-pressure inspection from 2018.

Previous violations from 2020 and 2022 indicated issues with roach infestations, roof leaks affecting bathroom ceilings, and various maintenance needs in the third-floor apartment. The Department of Buildings has documented concerns about certificate of occupancy compliance, with inspectors unable to access the property for verification in 2024. While some violations from previous years have been resolved, including water leaks and electrical issues in 2022, the pattern of repeated maintenance requests suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep. The property has a history of rodent activity, with inspections in 2015 and 2016 noting rat presence and other concerns.