1816 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 2-family house at 1816 Nostrand Avenue in East Flatbush, owned by David Jacob, has experienced multiple recurring issues over the past two years, with the most significant concerns centering around systems affecting resident comfort and safety. Between 2023 and 2024, the building has faced several heating and hot water problems, with multiple complaints registered about inadequate heat supply during the winter months. The building has also encountered several plumbing issues, including water leaks documented in multiple complaints, though most were closed without violations being issued.

More recently, in mid-2024, complaints were filed regarding safety equipment, specifically smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, though these issues were also closed without any violations being found. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of ongoing infrastructure challenges, including an unresolved violation issued in September 2024 concerning the failure to file the 2023 external low-pressure inspection. Previous violations from 2018-2020 regarding external low-pressure inspections remain active as of 2023.

A significant cluster of housing maintenance code violations was documented in August 2024, primarily affecting the first-floor apartment and involving issues with water leaks, window repairs, light fixtures, and plastered surfaces. The property has had one illegal conversion complaint filed in August 2023, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions. Notably, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past three reporting periods (2022, 2025), and rodent inspections from 2011 and 2018 showed generally passed results with one failure recorded in 2018 for unspecified reasons. The building's age (built in 1936) and multiple system-related complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding basic services like heat and hot water, which have been a recurring concern for tenants.