543 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The 7-story, 14-unit residential building at 543 Flushing Avenue in Williamsburg, constructed in 2001 and currently owned by Simon Eisenfeld, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, notably concerning elevator safety and rodent activity. Most concerning is the building's elevator system, which has had multiple violations for "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service" between 2021 and 2023, with a 2021 violation resulting from the lack of required door lock monitoring technology, though this was later resolved with no penalties.

The building also experienced significant maintenance violations in 2022, including issues with self-closing doors, fire retardant ceilings, and various cleanliness concerns in public areas and stairwells, all of which were subsequently addressed and closed by April-July 2022. The property has had persistent rodent issues, with multiple rat sightings reported between 2019 and 2023.

Most recently, in April 2023, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene found violations related to rodent activity, though a subsequent June 2023 compliance inspection passed without issues. Despite these ongoing challenges, the building has demonstrated some positive developments, such as consistently reporting zero bedbug infestations in annual reports from 2021 through 2024. The property has undergone regular inspections and has responded to violations, though the recurring nature of some issues, particularly with the elevator system and rodent control, suggests these remain areas requiring attention.