850 East 17th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230

The 35-unit, 6-story building at 850 East 17th Street in Flatbush, owned by Yida Stern and constructed in 1940, has experienced recurring maintenance challenges, particularly concerning heat and elevator systems. Most notably, between 2024-2025, there were multiple complaints and service requests regarding heating and hot water issues, with some complaints marking the entire building as affected, though HPD inspections often found conditions to be resolved or did not gain access. The elevator system has shown persistent reliability issues, with numerous complaints and violations recorded in 2023-2024, including emergency situations where the single elevator was inoperative, leading to penalties from the Environmental Control Board totaling $4,375.00.

The building has also faced various maintenance challenges as evidenced by four consecutive inspections in 2025 showing rat activity, following a passed inspection in 2023. The property has undergone several inspections revealing multiple violations that required correction. Notable issues were documented in late 2024 involving Apartment 3D, including problems with pests (cockroaches), water leaks, and multiple violations regarding safety devices such as smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, all of which were subsequently certified as corrected in early 2025.

Earlier records show varying levels of bedbug infestations, with significant occurrences in 2019-2020, though more recent filings from 2022-2024 report zero infested units. The building's management has been responsive to most violations, with many being promptly corrected and certified through proper channels, though some recent HPD inspections in 2025 recorded inability to access units for verification purposes. Despite these ongoing maintenance challenges, the building has maintained compliance with basic housing standards, with most violations being addressed through established procedures.