139 33rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232

The 6-story building at 139 33rd Street in Sunset Park, owned by Jyoti Panwala and constructed in 2009, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past years, with the most recent concerns prominently involving heat and rodent-related problems. In early 2024, there were multiple rodent complaints, with inspections revealing rat activity, though subsequent inspections in May 2024 passed.

The building had a serious cluster of heat and hot water complaints in January 2022, with several reports of inadequate heating systems affecting multiple apartments. While some of these complaints were addressed through inspections, building-wide heat and hot water issues persisted, leading to emergency responses by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). More recent concerns include ongoing elevator maintenance issues, with multiple complaints between 2019 and 2023 indicating problems with single device operation and no alternate service.

In November 2023, several Environmental Control Board violations were recorded, including problems with the glass awning, water heater room maintenance, and electrical system issues, some of which resulted in penalties. The building's management has faced challenges with compliance and certification of correction for various violations over the years, though many older violations have been dismissed or resolved. Two active Class A violations from 2022 and 2023 remain open, primarily related to bedbug reporting requirements, while a Class C violation from March 2023 regarding hot water provision in apartment 507 was also recorded.