3301 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229

The Lawrence Gardens Apartments, a 6-story, 214-unit building constructed in 1960 and owned by Moshe Altusky, has experienced recurring electrical issues throughout 2025, with multiple HPD inspections related to wiring problems and power outages. From April to June 2025 alone, there were at least 10 complaints regarding electrical systems, most of which resulted in inspectors being unable to gain access for proper evaluation. The building has also seen significant maintenance violations, particularly in apartment 2C, where a November 2024 inspection revealed multiple issues including unsafe electrical wiring, missing carbon monoxide detectors, and problems with smoke detection systems.

The elevator system has been a persistent concern, with multiple complaints between 2022-2023 regarding alternate service and maintenance issues, though most complaints resulted in no violations being found at the time of inspection. The property has undergone various repairs and maintenance actions over the past few years, including addressing vermin infestations (including bed bugs and roaches) in 2024, and resolving several elevator-related ECB violations in 2022 and 2023 that involved brake maintenance and oil leakage issues. A comprehensive inspection in October 2024 found multiple violations in apartment 2C, including missing smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and a lighting fixture requiring repair.

The building's management has generally responded to violations, as indicated by the "Closed" status on many complaints, though some issues have recurred and new complaints continue to be filed. The most recent bedbug reports (2023-2024) indicate successful eradication efforts, with all 4 initially infested dwelling units being treated. The building's electrical and elevator systems appear to be the most pressing ongoing maintenance concerns, with multiple complaints and violations recorded over the past few years.