1211 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

1211 Flatbush Avenue is a three-story, two-family residential building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Latanya Pierce. The property has experienced recurring utility and maintenance issues over the past two years, with particularly significant problems in the summer and fall of 2024, including multiple instances of electrical outages and lighting failures, heat and hot water disruptions, and pest infestations.

Most recently, in January 2025, there were complaints about both heat/hot water issues and a power outage, leading to HPD inspections and the issuance of violations. The building has open violations from an October 2024 inspection in apartment 3, specifically regarding defective light fixtures and switches, and significant issues were documented in apartment 2 during August 2024, including electrical system concerns and evidence of pests. Historical records show a notable structural issue in 2018, when the building was cited for having cracks in the walls extending from the first to second floor, which led to violations requiring correction.

While these violations were eventually resolved, the building's maintenance history indicates ongoing challenges with infrastructure and basic services. Additional 311 complaints from 2024-2025 consistently point to problems with the electrical system, lighting, and heating infrastructure, suggesting persistent maintenance challenges that affect resident comfort. Multiple inspections in 2024 documented violations across different apartments, including issues with electrical systems, pest infestations, and various maintenance concerns, though some complaints did not result in violations.