401 Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn, NY 11218

The 5-unit, 3-story tenement building at 401 Cortelyou Road in Kensington, owned by Alia El Sayed, has experienced several maintenance and safety concerns over recent years. Most recently, in July 2024, HPD investigated two separate complaints regarding mold and ceiling issues, though no violations were found in either case. The building has had three consecutive Bedbug Reports (2022-2024) showing zero infested units, suggesting effective control measures have been implemented.

However, there are three open violations from February 2023 related to bulkhead maintenance, including missing skylight glass panes, a defective bulkhead door, and improper fastening of the bulkhead door, all classified as Class C violations. Prior to these issues, the building's record shows some concerning patterns. A rodent-related complaint in 2022 indicated initial rat activity, though a follow-up inspection in June 2022 resulted in a passing compliance finding.

The property has required multiple annual bedbug reporting reminders in 2021, 2022, and 2024, all of which have since been resolved with no reported infestations. The most recent building inspection history shows a mix of resolved and ongoing maintenance issues, with particular attention needed for the unresolved violations from 2023 regarding the bulkhead structure. While the building has maintained an active compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2020, the recent mold and ceiling issues reported in 2024, while not resulting in violations, indicate ongoing maintenance challenges.