73 Steuben Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205

73 Steuben Street is a 4-story, 10-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Clinton Hill and owned by Mendy Deutsch. The 1925 property has experienced several concerning maintenance issues over the past few years, most notably with its heating systems. In early 2024, there were violations related to building-wide heat and hot water problems, including locked access to the heating system in the boiler room and inadequate heat supply to specific apartments, including 3L.

The building has a documented history of rodent problems, with multiple inspections and violations between 2020 and 2023 showing persistent rat activity, though recent inspections in 2023-2024 indicate improved conditions with the application of bait and follow-up compliance checks. More alarmingly, recent developments from late 2024 raise significant safety concerns regarding unauthorized modifications to the building. Multiple Environmental Control Board violations were issued against K & K Management Inc for illegal occupancy, including unauthorized conversion of the cellar level into a Class A apartment with full amenities, additional unauthorized units, and failure to maintain proper safety systems such as fire alarms, sprinklers, and means of egress.

These violations resulted in substantial penalties totaling $73,750, though some were marked as "resolved" with varying status. The building's bedbug reporting for 2023-2024 shows no infestations recorded, and prior to 2023, there was periodic rodent baiting applied, suggesting some level of pest management has been attempted. While the most recent heating systems issues were addressed relatively quickly, these repairs and violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges that require monitoring.