551 East 26th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210

This two-family house located at 551 East 26th Street in Flatbush, owned by Ernesto Ceballos, has been documented with several maintenance issues over the past five years. Most recently, in November 2024, multiple service requests were filed regarding various maintenance issues including cabinet problems, unsanitary conditions (pests), flooring concerns, and paint/plaster issues on walls.

Inspectors from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) attempted to investigate these complaints but were unable to gain access, and the cases were subsequently closed due to lack of follow-up communication from the residents. Looking at historical data, the building experienced a cluster of maintenance issues in 2019, particularly affecting the second-floor apartment (2R), which included violations related to pest infestation, plumbing problems in both the bathroom and kitchen, and various issues with the building's stairs and floors.

Notable violations from 2019 that were eventually resolved included problems with the bathtub and kitchen sink waste lines, loose wooden stair treads, and interior maintenance requirements. The building has maintained compliance with bedbug and rodent inspections in recent years, with no infestations reported in the past two years, including a passed rodent inspection in November 2018. While many historical violations have been resolved, the recent cluster of uninspected complaints in 2024 suggests ongoing maintenance issues that require attention.