901 East 76th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236

The 49-unit, 3-story residential building at 901 East 76th Street in Canarsie, owned by David Deutsch, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues since 2023. Most recently, in April 2025, violations were documented regarding ceiling paint/plaster conditions. Throughout early 2025, multiple complaints were filed regarding various systems including ventilation, electrical, plumbing, and mold, though HPD was unable to complete inspections for several of these issues.

Significant problems were also noted in 2024, including unsanitary conditions with pests and water leaks, with violations issued for these and other maintenance issues. The building has an active violation from April 2023 regarding failure to file the 2022 external low pressure inspection, and multiple Environmental Control Board violations from 2018 remain unresolved, primarily involving hot water heater and boiler connection issues with penalties totaling over $14,000. The property has undergone regular rodent control inspections, with persistent rat activity noted between 2023 and 2024, though bait was applied during several inspections.

While there have been consistent bedbug reporting filings from 2020 to 2025, all reports indicate zero infested units. Recent maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and general upkeep, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations and service requests. These problems have been particularly concentrated in units 1R, 2F, and 2R, with violations issued for various issues including water leaks, pest infestations, and defective plastered surfaces. The building has shown patterns of electrical, plumbing, and ventilation system problems, with many complaints requiring multiple follow-ups for proper resolution.