1782 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 3-story, 5-unit tenement building at 1782 Nostrand Avenue in East Flatbush, owned by Sunder Luthra and constructed in 1936, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. As of April 2025, the property is facing multiple unresolved problems, including an ongoing construction lead dust issue and a major heating and hot water system failure affecting the entire building. Between March and April 2025, there were multiple reports of water leaks (both heavy flow and slow), plumbing issues, and ceiling plaster problems, with some HPD inspections showing violations and others being unable to complete inspections.

More seriously, the building has active violations from 2023 for failing to file required external low-pressure inspections for multiple years, and it has open maintenance issues from 2022 related to a broken roof door, missing skylight, and fire damage in apartment 1R, as well as missing windows in apartment 2R. The building's maintenance history reveals recurring issues with basic services and safety features. In December 2021, multiple emergency violations were recorded for safety concerns including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, fire escape issues, and broken window guards.

While there have been some improvements, such as a 2024 bedbug report showing no current infestations, the recent cluster of complaints in 2025 raises ongoing concerns about building maintenance. Historical records show some inspections passed (including rodent inspections in 2011 and 2018), but the frequency and nature of recent complaints suggest persistent issues with building systems and maintenance responsiveness. The property has also faced earlier problems with various amenities, including an electrical/gas range complaint in 2019, and multiple instances requiring bedbug reporting compliance.