419 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217

The seven-story, 90-unit apartment building at 419 Degraw Street in Gowanus, owned by Getz Obstefeld, was constructed in 1931 and has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in July 2023, the building faced pest infestation problems, with violations documented in apartment 5H including roach infestation, water leak issues, and damaged plaster surfaces, all of which were certified as corrected by September 2023.

The building experienced multiple heating and hot water system failures in May 2021, along with gas-related problems, though these issues were subsequently addressed. External maintenance has been a recurring concern, with the Department of Buildings issuing violations in 2021 for facade and structural issues, including spalling at the cornice and cracks in the water table, resulting in fines that were later resolved. The elevator system has also presented challenges, with complaints about service interruption noted in late 2021 that required inspection in early 2022.

Historical inspections show the building passed a rodent inspection in October 2022, and from 2019 onwards, there have been no recorded issues with bedbugs. The property has undergone various inspections and complaints related to construction work and debris management between 2020 and 2022, though most of these resulted in no violations being warranted upon inspection. Recent records indicate the building's management has made efforts to address and resolve maintenance issues as they arise, with all documented violations showing closed status, and there has been consistent reporting of zero bedbug infestations in the past five years of reporting periods.