373 East 28th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The six-unit, three-story residential building at 373 East 28th Street in East Flatbush, owned by Joel Jacob and constructed in 1936, has experienced several ongoing maintenance issues, particularly in recent years. Most notably, there is a persistent problem with mold, with multiple complaints filed in 2023 and 2025 resulting in violations, though inspections in some cases found no violations. The building has also faced significant plumbing and water issues, including a heavy water flow leak documented in October 2023 that resulted in violations.

Other notable issues include a lack of adequate heat and hot water in October 2023, defective ceiling plaster requiring repairs in February 2025 (with violations issued), and problems with appliances including a refrigerator and gas range in October 2024, though inspectors were unable to access units for verification. The building's systems and safety features have come under scrutiny, with several open violations related to building safety as of 2024, including issues with self-closing doors in the public areas and concerns about emergency egress from the yard. An ongoing concern is the failure to file annual low-pressure inspections for the building's systems from 2018 to 2024, with these violations remaining active as of September 2024.

There have been multiple complaints about illegal conversions and boiler issues in recent years, though inspectors often were denied access for verification. Fortunately, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations and passed rodent inspections in 2018. While many complaints have resulted in violations that the owner is required to address, the pattern of access issues during inspections suggests some challenges in verifying and resolving maintenance concerns promptly.