1615 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213

1615 Union Street, a 16-unit, 4-story New Law tenement in Crown Heights owned by Mordechai Piller and constructed in 1916, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, there has been an ongoing pattern of unsanitary conditions related to garbage and recycling storage, with eight such complaints filed between August 2024 and November 2024, resulting in multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations.

The building recorded an indoor air quality complaint regarding chemical vapors in June 2025, which was addressed through official communication to management. In late 2024, there were concerning issues regarding heat and hot water, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions. The building has demonstrated generally satisfactory pest management, with both the most recent bedbug reports (through May 2025) showing zero infested units, and passing rodent inspections recorded in 2025 and throughout 2022-2023.

A series of door and security-related violations were documented in 2024, including issues with the vestibule entrance door, latch mechanisms, and security features, all of which were subsequently certified as corrected. Historical records show two significant complaints from 2019 and 2022 regarding vent/exhaust systems and elevator service, respectively; both were resolved through proper channels, with the elevator violation receiving an Oath Violation. The building's maintenance record suggests ongoing challenges with waste management practices, though many recent inspections have resulted in "no violations" findings, indicating improved compliance with maintenance codes.