1556 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

1556 Atlantic Avenue is a 3-story, 8-unit residential tenement building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Joel Fekete and classified as a New Law Tenement under NYC building codes. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, with the most recent complaints in early 2025 regarding flooring and toilet problems where HPD inspectors were unable to gain access for inspection.

A more significant cluster of issues was documented in November 2024, including violations related to water leaks, mold, door frame conditions, and flooring concerns - all of which resulted in housing code violations. These violations primarily affected the 1F apartment and included issues with door frames, caulking around the bathtub, plaster surfaces, and a lead paint hazard that required remediation according to NYC's lead paint regulations. The building's maintenance history also reveals persistent mold and unsanitary conditions, with multiple complaints between July and November 2024.

While the property has maintained a clean bedbug history with no reported infestations in recent years, rodent activity was documented through inspections in 2020, suggesting some ongoing pest management challenges. The 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code Violations indicate a pattern of access issues during inspections, with multiple instances where HPD inspectors were unable to perform their evaluations, though some complaints were resolved through subsequent inspections and violation notices. The building's age and history of maintenance challenges suggest that regular upkeep and prompt response to resident complaints may be an ongoing concern within this property.