8723 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236

The property at 8723 Flatlands Avenue is a 2-family, 2-story building located in Canarsie, Brooklyn, built in 1920 and currently owned by Gershon Klein. The building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most recent complaints in early 2025 focusing on heat/hot water problems and an electrical power outage, all classified as emergencies.

Previous complaints from 2023 indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, including unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage, and issues with walls and flooring, though HPD was unable to gain access to inspect these conditions. A notable series of violations was documented in April 2023 specifically in Apartment 1B, involving mold and peeling paint in the bathroom, along with a bedbug reporting violation, all of which have since been certified as corrected. The building has a documented history of maintenance issues requiring attention, including a plumbing emergency in late 2022 related to the bathtub/shower, though no violations were issued following the inspection.

Earlier complaints from 2021 regarding egress concerns and work without permits were inspected but no violations were warranted at that time. Importantly, recent bedbug reports from 2023 through 2024 indicate no infestations or eradication efforts required, suggesting effective pest management practices are currently in place. While the building has experienced multiple maintenance issues over the years, many have been addressed through inspections and corrections, though some recent complaints have faced access challenges during inspections.