1422 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210

The 1422 Flatbush Avenue building, owned by Frederick Pereira, is a 3-story, 7-unit Old Law Tenement constructed in 1931. Since early 2025, the property has experienced multiple concerning maintenance issues, particularly notable are the recurring heat and hot water complaints in February 2025, which were temporarily resolved but may indicate ongoing systems problems. January 2025 brought a cluster of issues including water leaks, problems with plumbing (including sinks and radiators), and multiple housing violations related to paint/plaster work.

Inspections in January 2024 revealed several significant violations in apartment 2L, including lead paint hazards requiring remediation, broken plaster surfaces needing repair, and concerns regarding unauthorized alterations including a partition with door that required regularization. More seriously, in January 2024, there were concerning gas-related issues that resulted in two active Environmental Control Board violations with penalties totaling $9,375, pertaining to illegal gas line installations in the main stairwell between floors. The building's maintenance history shows some attention to pest control, with rodent inspections yielding passing results in recent years though there was rat activity noted in May 2015.

The property has maintained an apparently pest-free status in recent bedbug reports, with no reported infestations between 2021 and 2025. While not all past issues directly impact current tenant experience, the recent pattern of heating system problems and the unresolved nature of some 2025 complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's age (94 years as of 2025) and classification as an Old Law Tenement underscore the age-related maintenance issues that are typical for such properties.