1719 East New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The three-story building at 1719 East New York Avenue in Brownsville, currently owned by Michael Ilonze, has a lengthy history of maintenance issues, with particular concerns emerging in recent months. Most notably, in June 2025, there were verified reports of unsanitary conditions involving pests and mold, though HPD was unable to complete inspections in response to these complaints.

The building has consistently struggled with various maintenance problems, as evidenced by multiple open violations related to bedbug report filings (2021-2024), and significant violations from late 2020 in a first-floor apartment (2NF) including water leaks, inadequate smoke detectors, and pest infestations. The property has a documented history of water-related issues, including multiple complaints about leaks in 2020, and safety concerns such as an electrical lighting problem and inadequate heating system maintenance that same year. The building's recent inspection history shows some positive developments, with rodent inspections in 2018 and 2019 passing, though this has become less reassuring given the recent pest complaints.

The property was constructed in 1901 and has been classified as a "HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A" building, containing three residential units. The presence of multiple open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements between 2021 and 2024 suggests ongoing challenges with pest management documentation. While many past violations have been closed, including those from 2020 involving paint/plaster issues and various emergency complaints, the recurrence of similar problems and recent unsanitary conditions indicates persistent maintenance challenges that have spanned several years.