234 Dorset Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236

The two-family house at 234 Dorset Street in East Flatbush, owned by Vernol Sealy Jr., has faced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, particularly in 2020-2021. The most concerning problems emerged in September 2021, when multiple heat and hot water complaints were filed, including one affecting the entire building and another specific to an apartment. While one of these complaints resulted in issued violations, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to gain access to inspect the other incident.

This period also saw a cluster of plumbing and water supply issues, as well as pest-related concerns, with several maintenance code complaints recorded and subsequently closed. Notably, as of September 2021, there were open violations for rodent infestations documented in both a first-floor apartment (specifically noting mice) and the cellar (noting rats), representing significant sanitation concerns. Earlier, in November 2020, there was an incident involving indoor sewage and odor problems that prompted an advisory to the property management.

While many of the listed complaints and violations have been closed, the building has experienced persistent heating and plumbing issues, particularly during the 2021 fall period. The first-floor apartment (1FL) has been specifically mentioned in violation notices regarding pest infestations, and there were documented problems with inadequate hot water supply in apartment 1. The property, built in 1940 and consisting of two stories, continues to show challenges typical of older construction, particularly relating to building systems and pest control.