97 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218

The three-story, two-family house at 97 Church Avenue in Kensington, owned by Zaed Mothana and built in 1931, has experienced several significant and concerning issues in recent years. Most notably, in 2025, the building was placed under a compliance inspection for "Building Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected" and received a Partial Vacate Order.

There have been multiple complaints regarding food-related issues, with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) recording food poisoning incidents in 2018, 2019, and 2022. The property has also faced several Department of Buildings (DOB) violations, including an active violation from 2025 for "structure rendered non-compliant due to extensive fire damage to 1st floor commercial space and cellar," as well as issues related to obstructed exit passageways in 2018-2019 for which penalties totaling $3,750 were imposed. The building has undergone inspections for rodent compliance in 2019, 2023, and 2024, all of which passed.

Recent Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations from December 2023 indicate maintenance issues, including improper gas line installations and a mushroom exhaust vent system that did not conform to DOB requirements. The property's inspection history shows a mix of resolved and active violations, with some closed complaints revealing recurring patterns of building and safety concerns. While there has been some progress in addressing various issues, including recent rodent inspections showing compliance, the building's record indicates ongoing challenges with building safety, food establishment regulation compliance, and maintenance adherence.