2205 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210

The 21-unit, 4-story tenement building at 2205 Foster Avenue in Flatbush, owned by David Winiarski and constructed in 1931, has experienced numerous maintenance issues over the past year, particularly in 2025. Most concerning is a recent rodent sighting reported in June 2025, with follow-up inspections confirming rat activity in July 2025. The building has faced multiple unsanitary conditions in early 2025, with complaints about mold, pests, ceiling issues, and cabinets, though HPD was unable to complete inspections for these matters.

January 2025 saw significant infrastructure problems, including heat/hot water issues affecting the entire building that were not inspected due to access problems, and various electrical and maintenance violations related to appliances, walls, and water leaks. The building's violation history shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, with inspections in early 2024 revealing multiple safety concerns including missing carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and hot water problems in Apartment 15, as well as problems with self-closing doors in common areas. The property has a documented history of bedbug infestations, with three separate incidents reported between 2019 and 2024, though each was reportedly eradicated.

There have been recurring complaints about illegal commercial use in the residential zone, with inspections in 2020, 2021, and 2024 finding no violations, though one inspection in 2024 noted an illegal use complaint. The building's maintenance history also includes several Housing Maintenance Code violations in 2024, and a notable safety violation regarding a skylight at the bulkhead in 2023. While some repairs have been documented, such as the resolution of various violations in 2024, the frequency and nature of the recent complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges affecting resident comfort and safety.