298 15th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The three-story, six-unit building at 298 15th Street in South Slope, currently owned by Safet Cekic, has experienced several significant maintenance issues, particularly during late 2021. The most critical period of concern came in November 2021, when multiple complaints were filed regarding heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building, with some complaints extending through early 2022. Additional problems during this period included electrical issues (no lighting), door problems, and safety concerns related to carbon monoxide detectors.

While no violations were issued for these complaints, they were categorized as emergencies and took several months to resolve. The building underwent an inspection in June 2022 that revealed several violations, including the need for proper gas leak procedures to be posted, and issues with door security and hardware. Specific violations included problems with self-closing doors, obstructions in public areas, and concerns about air conditioning unit placement on fire escape balconies. The building's safety systems received particular attention, with violations related to intercom systems, smoke detectors, and security features like peep holes in doors.

However, all these violations were subsequently certified as corrected. Since 2022, the property has maintained a clean record regarding pest issues, with no reported bedbug infestations in the most recent five reporting periods (2019-2024), and it passed a rodent inspection in July 2019. The building has a history dating back to 1931 and is classified as an Old Law Tenement, which requires compliance with specific maintenance and safety standards. The most recent available data shows no ongoing code violations or maintenance issues as of 2023, though some earlier violations related to door hardware and security features had not been certified as corrected in 2021.