1780 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 2-unit, 3-story building at 1780 Nostrand Avenue in East Flatbush, constructed in 1931, has experienced persistent heating and hot water issues throughout 2023. The most recent complaints in late 2023 and earlier in the year consistently involved building-wide and apartment-specific heat/hot water problems, with violations issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

Notable recent violations include excessive hot water temperatures in apartments 2 and 3 (September 2024), and multiple safety concerns in apartment 3C during November 2023 inspections, including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, inadequate heat supply, and a key-operated lock on the fire escape. The building has also faced recurring rodent issues, with inspections in February and April 2023 showing rat activity, though bait was applied in July 2023. The property has numerous active violations related to external low-pressure inspection filings between 2018-2023, and historical complaints indicate access issues during inspections for egress, illegal conversion, and gas utility concerns.

Earlier violations from 2022 included unsanitary conditions, pest problems, and flooring issues, with some complaints requiring multiple inspection attempts due to lack of access. The building's maintenance history shows periodic attention to rodent control, with inspections in 2011 and 2016 showing passed results, though more recent inspections have indicated recurring rat activity. The property has maintained a bedbug-free status in recent years, with no reported infestations or eradications between 2022-2024.