1964 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210

The 53-unit, 6-story building at 1964 Nostrand Avenue, owned by Hillel Mendelovitz, has experienced recurring heating system issues in recent months. Between February 2025 and April 2025, there were multiple complaints about heat and hot water issues, including one affecting the entire building in February and several apartment-specific complaints in March and April 2025, with HPD inspectors frequently unable to gain access to verify conditions. The building's elevator system has also been a significant concern, with multiple violations related to elevator safety features over the past several years.

Between 2021 and 2024, there were four separate elevator-related violations for failure to maintain safety systems, though the most recent inspections in 2025 resulted in Oath Violations Served, indicating enforcement actions. The property has faced various maintenance challenges, including plumbing issues in February 2025 (with at least one violation issued), bathroom water leak problems in Apartment 1B, and pest control issues. Notably, there were rodent problems documented in 2024, though a January 2025 inspection resulted in a "Passed" status.

The building has undergone inspections for lead paint compliance in late 2024, with several apartments (1C, 1F, 2H, 3C, 3I, and 4B) listed in violation notices, showing some progress as of March 2025 with certain certifications submitted. While there have been documented pest infestations in previous years (with three units reporting infestations in 2019-2020 and one in 2022-2023), the most recent bedbug report for 2024-2025 indicates no active infestations. The building's maintenance history reveals ongoing challenges with basic services and infrastructure systems, particularly heat, elevator safety, and plumbing, though some improvements are noted in recent months regarding lead compliance and rodent inspections.