3601 Avenue J, Brooklyn, NY 11210
The four-story, 42-unit building at 3601 Avenue J in Flatlands, owned by Jacob Teitelbaum and built in 1930, has experienced persistent maintenance issues in recent years, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems. In 2024-2025 alone, there were multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems, with both the entire building and individual apartments experiencing outages. Notable incidents include a building-wide heat and hot water failure in January 2025, and several other complaints throughout 2024-2025. The building has also faced challenges with plumbing systems, including water supply issues in late 2024, and pest control matters, with a September 2024 inspection confirming unsanitary conditions related to pests.
The most recent bedbug reports indicate infestations in two units during 2023-2024, with a history of similar issues in previous years (2019-2022) affecting multiple units each time. Recent inspections and violations have brought to light several safety and maintenance concerns. In December 2024, violations were documented in apartment D10 regarding a broken window counterbalance, defective plaster surfaces, and leaky shower faucets. Earlier violations from late 2023 in apartment D7 noted missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, while a February 2024 inspection revealed flower pots obstructing a fire escape on the fourth floor and a missing bulkhead door self-closing mechanism.
As of July 2025, there is an active violation regarding the building's failure to display its energy efficiency score and grade, issued in December 2024. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring issues, with multiple missed inspection opportunities for heat/hot water complaints. While some violations have been resolved, including plumbing and pest issues, the frequency and nature of recent complaints suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance procedures. The property has generally passed rodent inspections, most recently in November 2016.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 42 |
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Year built | 1930 |
Total area | 31200 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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