1828 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

1828 Nostrand Avenue is a 5-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1936, currently owned by Sheldon Luces. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly in recent years, with the most significant concerns being electrical problems and heat/hot water system failures. Between 2022 and 2023, there were multiple complaints and violations related to electrical systems, including power outages, wiring issues, and outlet problems.

A power outage in May 2023 resulted in HPD violations, while various heat and hot water complaints in late 2022 also generated multiple HPD interventions, some requiring emergency responses. The building currently has several open violations as of April 2024, including water leak issues, defective plaster surfaces, and multiple safety concerns related to fire egress. Specifically, there are violations regarding blocked fire escapes, a defective fire door leading to the roof, and concerns about hot water temperatures exceeding 130°F.

Historical data shows past pest issues, with complaints about unsanitary conditions in late 2022, though recent bedbug reports (2023-2024) indicate no current infestations. The property has experienced periodic issues with rodent activity, though recent inspections have shown improvement, with the last passed inspection in 2018 following earlier rat activity in 2018 and normal results in 2011. The building owner has faced multiple violations for failing to file required external low pressure inspections between 2018 and 2023, though most of these were subsequently dismissed.