3838 Maple Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224

The two-family house at 3838 Maple Avenue in Sea Gate, Brooklyn, owned by Chang Yang, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly affecting the second floor apartment (2FLOOR). Multiple inspection reports and recent complaints from April 2023 indicate persistent problems with water leaks, including an active violation regarding heavy flow water leakage at the kitchen ceiling, as well as issues with mold, pests (including an ongoing mouse infestation), and various structural concerns.

The building, constructed in 1930, has multiple open violations from 2022-2023, including broken wood floors in hallways and rooms, a defective washbasin in the bathroom, and areas requiring repairs to address peeling paint conditions. The property has generated numerous complaints within a short period, particularly in April 2023, with issues ranging from plumbing problems (toilets and sinks) to unsanitary conditions (mold and pest infestations) and various surface maintenance needs (cabinet repairs, flooring problems, and paint/plaster work).

While the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) inspected these conditions and closed many of the complaints without issuing violations, there are still several open violations that require attention, some classified as Class A or B, indicating their potential impact on habitability. Notably, the building had similar issues documented in 2022, with violations regarding pest infestations and peeling paint surfaces in the second floor apartment, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges in this two-story structure, which contains two residential units.