250 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The four-story Old Law Tenement building at 250 19th Street in Sunset Park, owned by Saeid Shamsian and constructed in 1931, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2024. Of particular concern were multiple heat and hot water system failures affecting the entire building between February and April 2024, with one incident being classified as an emergency. These problems coincided with housing maintenance code violations, including inadequate heat supply and excessive hot water temperatures in Apartments 3 and 4.

The building has also faced plumbing issues in August 2024, with emergency complaints regarding toilets and bathtub/shower facilities, though these were subsequently resolved. The property has shown recurring maintenance challenges, including a cluster of complaints in August 2023 related to water leaks and unsanitary conditions (mold and pests), where HPD was unable to gain access for inspection. Violation records from March 2024 indicate continuing concerns, such as defective self-closing doors and problems with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartments 3 and 4, though some of these violations were subsequently closed following inspection.

Notably, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with the most recent report from May 2025 showing zero infested units during the previous filing period. While rodent activity was documented in 2018, a subsequent inspection in February 2019 showed compliance with rodent control requirements. The property has experienced consistent heat and water system issues throughout 2024, with at least seven separate complaints regarding these essential services over the past year, suggesting ongoing challenges with building infrastructure maintenance.