1739 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210

1739 Flatbush Avenue is a three-story, two-family residence built in 1930, currently owned by Philip Hines. The building has experienced several significant issues over the past several years, with the most pressing concerns being related to safety and regulatory compliance.

Most notably, there was a fire incident in May 2018 related to electrical issues, which resulted in multiple Environmental Control Board violations, including improper electrical work, unapproved equipment, and unsafe wiring, with penalties totaling $5,450. The building has also faced challenges with compliance audits, with multiple instances in 2019 where access was denied or violations were noted, resulting in an Oath violation being served in December 2019. More recent concerns revolve around inspection compliance, with active violations as of 2024-2025 related to failure to file external low pressure inspections for 2020 and 2023.

While there have been several resolved violations in the past, including a 2018 violation for failure to maintain proper fire stopping, the pattern of inspection non-compliance raises ongoing regulatory concerns. On a positive note, the building's most recent bedbug report from May 2025 indicates no infestation issues in the past year, suggesting successful pest management. The property has undergone various permitted work since 2019, including electrical and plumbing work, indicating some level of maintenance and upgrades to the infrastructure, though the history of violations suggests ongoing attention to building systems may be required.