573 East 22nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 21-unit, 4-story building at 573 East 22nd Street in Flatbush, currently owned by Yossel Lichtman and built in 1931, has experienced ongoing maintenance and safety issues, with particular concerns about heating systems and hygiene. Most recently, in June 2025, the property recorded rodent activity requiring follow-up inspections by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. During 2025, there were multiple complaints about heating and hot water issues, with several reports between January and April indicating both apartment-specific and building-wide problems.

Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) faced challenges accessing units to verify these conditions. The building has also faced plumbing and safety concerns, with multiple complaints in late 2023 regarding smoke detectors, radiators, and sink issues, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection. Looking at the building's history, significant violations were recorded in 2022 regarding water leaks, mold, and various maintenance issues in the basement apartment, while 2023 inspections noted violations related to waste receptacle provisions.

Two environmental control board violations from 2018 remained unresolved for approximately two years, relating to construction work and building maintenance concerns, with fines imposed. The building's heating system appears to be a persistent concern, with numerous complaints and inspections between 2023 and 2025. However, the property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations since at least 2019, with no reported cases in recent years. Host to several inspection periods, the property shows variable compliance with rodent control, with recent inspections in 2025 showing rat activity, while earlier inspections in 2014 and 2020 passed.