1233 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

This two-family house located at 1233 Flatbush Avenue in Flatbush, Brooklyn, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, particularly relating to water problems. Most notably, there has been a recurring pattern of water-related incidents, with a heavy flow water leak reported in both January 2024 and June 2025.

The building has also accumulated significant Housing Maintenance Code violations, particularly affecting Apartment 3 on the third story, including issues with peeling paint, defective plastered surfaces, and water leaks requiring repairs to various rooms and surfaces. These violations were documented in January 2024 and, while some were marked closed by February 2024, others remain open as of the most recent inspection. The property owner, Matt Khatamov, has faced multiple Department of Buildings violations, most concerningly two active violations from 2019 and 2023 for failure to file required inspection reports for low pressure and boiler systems.

Recent maintenance issues in 2025 have included emergency complaints about door and window problems, as well as general buzzer/intercom issues, though these were marked as closed within a week of reporting. On a slightly more positive note, the building passed a rodent compliance inspection in July 2014, indicating no rodent issues at that time. While many past violations have been addressed, the building's history suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly related to water management and system inspections, with some issues persisting or reoccurring over time.