1228 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The three-story, two-family house at 1228 Flatbush Avenue, owned by Nathaniel Shell and built in 1933, has experienced significant maintenance issues throughout 2023-2024, particularly during the winter months. The most concerning problems were multiple heat and hot water emergencies affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, with several complaints going unresolved due to inspection access issues.

The building also faced a series of electrical problems, including wiring issues and problems with outlets and switches, with some violations specifically noted during HPD inspections in February 2024. There were multiple complaints regarding appliance issues, particularly with electric/gas ranges, with some complaints closing without proper inspection access. More recent incidents include a food poisoning complaint in April 2024, which was determined to be an isolated incident by the Health Department's Office of Environmental Investigations, though it prompted a potential review by the Bureau of Food Safety and Community Sanitation.

The building's maintenance issues seem to have subsided somewhat after early 2024, with no new complaints reported through the primary agencies (HPD and DOHMH) in recent months. All complaints and violations from this period were officially closed, though several were marked as not inspected due to access issues, particularly those related to heat and hot water problems. The building's historical records show a pattern of recurring plumbing and electrical issues, with multiple violations issued during 2024 that required HPD inspections to verify conditions.