17 Hubbard Place, Brooklyn, NY 11210

The two-family house at 17 Hubbard Place in Flatlands, owned by Alexandrina Josey, has a significant history of maintenance and compliance issues, particularly in 2019-2020. During this period, the property was subject to multiple complaints and violations regarding illegal conversions, including unauthorized construction in the cellar creating three rooms with kitchen and bathroom facilities, which resulted in ECB violations for work without permits and failure to maintain proper egress.

The building also faced serious safety concerns, including problems with the fire escape and a lack of proper means of egress, which prompted a partial vacate order. Numerous HPD complaints were filed in June-July 2019 regarding unsanitary conditions, including mold, pests, and various building safety issues such as electrical wiring problems and window frame concerns, though inspectors were often unable to gain access. More recent concerns include an ongoing rodent-related issue recorded in August 2021 with the Department of Health that remains in progress as of the latest data, though there was a compliance inspection in February 2022 that passed.

Between 2019-2020, there were multiple complaints about various systems and infrastructure, including issues with the building's boiler, electrical systems, and exterior elements like pavement, porch, and stairs. The property was also subject to several Department of Buildings inspections and complaints regarding unauthorized use and occupation violations, though many of these inspections resulted in "No Violation Warranted" findings or "Inspector Unable To Gain Access" dispositions. The building's most recent documented compliance inspection for rodent activity in February 2022 showed improved conditions compared to earlier years, though the persistent nature of the 2021 complaint suggests some ongoing pest management challenges.