394 15th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

394 15th Street is a 3-story, 10-unit residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Heron Jones and classified as a New Law Tenement. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with documented complaints in February 2024, December 2023, and several other instances dating back to 2021. In late 2023, multiple issues were documented including water leaks, door problems, and mold concerns, though inspections typically found no violations.

More recently, in February 2024, several violations were cited including the need to remove obstructions from fire escapes, and to address defective carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors in apartment 2RR. There is an active Buildings violation from December 2024 indicating significant building settlement concerns and structural lean, requiring engineering evaluation and repairs to be completed by June 2025. The building's maintenance history shows periodic attention to various infrastructure issues, including a 2021 boiler violation regarding defects that resulted in a $655 penalty.

Regular bedbug reporting shows minimal issues, with only one documented case in 2019 that was resolved. The property has maintained compliance with rodent inspections, passing the most recent inspection in December 2012. While many service requests have been promptly addressed, they often indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding the building's heating systems and various safety equipment. The most recent structural concerns, along with the pattern of heating system problems, represent the most significant ongoing issues as of 2025.