388 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The 4-story, 8-unit building at 388 19th Street in Windsor Terrace, owned by Agnes Farkas, has experienced recurring heating issues in 2025, with multiple emergency complaints regarding lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building between May 14-17, 2025. These heating system problems appear to be an ongoing concern, as similar complaints were recorded in 2024. The building, constructed in 1931, has also faced various maintenance challenges, including pest control issues (with reports of both rats and mice in 2024), garbage storage problems, and multiple housing code violations.

Significant violations were documented in 2024, including issues with waste storage in the rear yard and third-story hallway. Apartment 2L has been the focus of several specific violations, including concerns about water leaks, hot water temperatures exceeding 130 degrees, and defective safety devices (smoke and carbon monoxide detectors) documented during inspections in 2023. The building's history includes a pattern of rodent activity, though recent inspections as of 2024 show some improvement with at least one passing inspection.

There are also three active housing code violations as of May 2024 related to gas leak procedures, rear yard cleanliness, and obstructed hallway conditions. The property has been subject to multiple regulatory oversight actions, including an illegal conversion complaint filed in late 2024 and a plumbing-related violation from 2019 regarding unauthorized bathroom modifications in apartment 2L, with a $1,250 penalty still showing as active. While the building has demonstrated some ability to resolve immediate tenant concerns, the recurrence of heat-related issues and various maintenance violations suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance practices.