1357 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210

1357 Flatbush Avenue, a 6-story, 36-unit Class A apartment building constructed in 2016 and owned by Hello Flatbush LLC, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, there have been several heat and hot water problems, including a building-wide outage in March 2024 and an apartment-specific issue in November 2023, both classified as emergencies. The building has also faced ongoing water-related concerns, with multiple complaints about leaks in 2023-2024, including a heavy flow incident in September 2023 that resulted in violations.

Mold has been a persistent problem, with multiple reports of unsanitary conditions during 2023-2024, though inspections sometimes found no violations. The elevator system has been a significant maintenance focus, with multiple complaints about its operation and maintenance, leading to Enforcement Work Orders in 2024. Current open violations from 2023 show concerns about heating system access, hot water provision, and electrical wiring conditions. Recent 311 complaints indicate continuing issues with water leaks and elevator maintenance, though some complaints were closed due to lack of access for inspection.

The building's environmental record appears relatively clean, with no bedbug infestations reported in recent years (most recent filings show zero affected units), and it passed recent rodent inspections (2023). The Department of Buildings currently lists two active violations related to elevator maintenance from 2024, with penalties totaling $4,375, including issues with controller room access, fire extinguisher maintenance, and other elevator-related concerns. These persistent issues suggest a need for ongoing monitoring of the building's maintenance response and systems reliability. The building's construction and occupancy history shows typical permit activity for a new structure, with multiple permits issued between 2018-2019 for various systems and components installation.