545 East 82nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236
The 25-unit multifamily building at 545 East 82nd Street in Canarsie, owned by Joel Friedman, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues over the past several years. Most recently, in June 2025, the building faced violations for standing water issues at the foundation and unsanitary garbage storage conditions. The property has a concerning pattern of heating and hot water problems, with emergency complaints logged in January 2025 (twice) and December 2024, though these issues were reported as resolved upon inspection.
Other significant recent complaints include power outages in May 2025, various general maintenance issues in 2025, and multiple water-related incidents including standing water problems in 2024. The building's history reveals persistent maintenance challenges, particularly in 2023-2024, when multiple violations were issued regarding an insect infestation (cockroaches), mold, and various apartment-specific maintenance issues in Unit 1B. There were also several notable safety concerns, including a broken fire escape system (2022) and violations related to window guards.
The property has undergone multiple inspections for environmental hazards including bedbugs, with reports from 2022-2024 showing no documented infestations. While the building has had several Department of Buildings violations related to gas and plumbing systems, including work without proper permits in 2018-2019, most of these were resolved or dismissed upon further inspection. The owner has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing zero infested units in the past three years. However, recent building inspections continue to reveal various infrastructure and maintenance issues that require ongoing attention.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 25 |
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Year built | 1968 |
Total area | 21306 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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- 545 East 82nd St, New York, NY 11236
- 547 East 82nd St, New York, NY 11236
- 549 East 82nd St, New York, NY 11236
- 551 East 82nd St, New York, NY 11236
- 553 East 82nd St, New York, NY 11236
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