19 South Oxford Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217

19 South Oxford Street is a 4-story, 10-unit residential building in Fort Greene, constructed in 1871 and currently owned by Ava Gerber. The building has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues, with multiple complaints filed between 2022 and 2024, including recent emergency complaints in December 2024 that were closed due to inspection access issues. The property has also faced several safety and maintenance concerns, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations and complaints.

In 2023, violations were issued regarding security and safety systems, including problems with door latches, self-closing doors, and an electromagnetic locking device. An April 2023 inspection revealed several violations requiring attention, including missing smoke detectors, inadequate signage, and security-related issues that were subsequently certified as corrected by June 2023. More recently, in December 2024, two Class B and Class C violations were documented regarding building entrance door issues, though these were certified as corrected in January 2025.

The building appears to have maintained a bedbug-free record over the past four reporting periods, with no reported infestations or eradications between 2021 and 2024. A Department of Buildings complaint regarding egress issues was filed and inspected in March 2024, but no violations were recorded at the time of inspection. While the property has experienced some recurring systems and maintenance issues, particularly regarding heat and hot water, it has shown responsiveness to violations when documented, with most being closed following appropriate corrections. The lack of bedbug infestation reports over multiple years is a positive indicator of the building's overall condition.