171 15th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The 8-unit, 4-story tenement building at 171 15th Street in South Slope, constructed in 1925 and currently owned by Jakob Worley, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over the past five years. Most recently, in 2024-2025, the building underwent multiple tenant safety inspections, and there were violations related to unlicensed work in apartments 3L and 4L, including a partial stop work order issued in April 2024. There was also an active violation regarding temporary shoring jacks supporting sagging wood beams in the cellar, indicating potential structural concerns.

The building has a documented history of pest issues, particularly with rodents, with multiple reports and inspections confirming rat activity between 2015 and 2022. In late 2022, there were two significant HPD violations issued for pest infestations in apartment 1R. The property has also faced various maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple HPD violations and service requests, including issues with doors, plumbing, flooring, and ceiling maintenance.

Historical data shows consistent non-compliance with timely correction of violations, as evidenced by multiple ECB violations between 2021 and 2024 related to failure to comply with Commissioner's orders and file certificates of correction. The building's management has maintained a current record of submitting bedbug reports showing zero infested units since 2022, though there have been previous sanitation and maintenance concerns. Recent inspections in 2024-2025 have primarily focused on compliance with tenant safety requirements and building codes, with some violations noted for improper work and unpermitted construction activities. The property's maintenance history suggests ongoing attention to compliance matters and periodic challenges with building systems and pest control.