1655 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210

1655 Flatbush Avenue, an 18-story residential building constructed in 1964 with 634 units, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent months, particularly regarding heat and hot water availability. Between March and June 2025, there were multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building, with several instances requiring HPD intervention, though in many cases the issues were reported as resolved upon inspection. The building has also faced ongoing pest control challenges, with three separate unsanitary condition complaints related to pests filed in 2025, and similar issues noted in Housing Maintenance Code Violations.

Notably, two bedbug infestation reports were filed in 2024, with both cases reportedly eradicated. The building currently has several open Housing Maintenance Code Violations from late 2024, including inadequate heating and hot water supply issues in apartment A1401, and various safety concerns in apartment A1006. These violations pertain to window guards, self-closing doors, and fire retardant materials that require attention.

Department of Buildings records also show multiple boiler-related complaints in late 2024 and early 2025, though inspections generally found no violations. The building's facade maintenance history shows active violations related to exterior inspections and unsafe conditions requiring attention. While there have been several past incidents of rodent activity, recent inspections suggest improved conditions, with the most recent compliance passing inspection. The property management has been actively obtaining permits for various maintenance work, with several permits issued between 2019 and 2023 for exterior work and other repairs.