15 Pleasant Place, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The 3-unit, 3-story old law tenement building at 15 Pleasant Place in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Joseph Lax and constructed in 1910, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent months. Most notably, in March 2024, the building had multiple violations documented by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), including unsanitary conditions related to mold and water leaks, as well as problems with flooring and wall paint.

A concerning pattern of maintenance issues emerged in early 2024, with complaints about heat/hot water problems affecting the entire building and a power outage incident, though violations were not found in the latter case. The building faced similar maintenance challenges in 2019, including complaints about excessive debris and being vacant, open, and unguarded, though no violations were recorded for a permit complaint in 2018.

On a positive note, the building has had no reported bedbug infestations in the past three years, with the most recent bedbug report from July 2025 showing zero affected units during the 2023-2024 and 2022-2023 reporting periods. While many of the recent complaints have been addressed and closed, several violations regarding flooring, water leaks, and mold were issued in March 2024, indicating some ongoing maintenance challenges.