1111 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230

1111 Foster Avenue is a 60-unit, 6-story residential building located in Flatbush and owned by Eli Israel, constructed in 2020. The building has experienced several maintenance issues since occupancy, with the most recent complaints in May 2025 regarding toilet plumbing problems. Between March and August 2023, multiple issues were reported, including problems with heat/hot water (twice in March), a window frame issue, bathtub/shower plumbing problems, and mold concerns. These issues were generally addressed and closed by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), though HPD was unable to gain access for inspections during two heat/hot water complaints in March 2023.

The building's construction phase (2020-2021) saw significant issues, including multiple violations related to scaffolding safety, failure to maintain safety equipment, and work against stop work orders, which resulted in penalties totaling over $10,000. These violations were ultimately resolved, and the building has passed subsequent rodent inspections. Recent records show consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no infestations reported in the past three years. The building's property records also indicate proper permit issuance for various construction and maintenance work between 2020 and 2022, including plumbing, equipment installation, and new building permits.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of plumbing-related issues, as evidenced by multiple complaints about toilets and bathrooms in both 2023 and 2025. While many of the reported issues were addressed in a timely manner and closed, the need for repeated complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The most concerning period appears to be during construction in 2020-2021, when multiple safety violations were recorded, including unsafe scaffolding conditions and failure to maintain safety equipment, though these were eventually resolved through proper channels. Since then, the building has maintained better compliance with housing regulations, with recent inspections showing no active pest control issues. The most recent complaint activity (2025) appears to be limited to plumbing issues, which aligns with previous patterns observed in 2023.