525 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

525 Union Avenue is a 43-unit, 6-story residential building constructed in 2007 in Williamsburg, currently owned by Ramiel Benyehuda. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns emerging in mid-2025, including ongoing lead dust concerns in common areas and apartments, unsafe mold conditions, and multiple reports of water-related problems.

In May 2025 specifically, there were multiple complaints about mold (including unsafe mold cleanup orders), a water leak, issues with ceiling paint/plaster, and pest-related problems, though inspections by HPD found that not all these conditions violated housing laws. The building's safety systems have also been a concern, with violations noted for missing smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and window guards in apartment 2A in February 2024. Previous records show a pattern of exterior maintenance issues, particularly between 2021-2022, including multiple violations regarding the building facade, loose bricks, and window lintel problems.

The Department of Buildings has documented these facade maintenance violations along with issues regarding sidewalk sheds, though many were ultimately dismissed or resolved through proper certification. Notable improvements have been tracked through permit issuance for repair work, with several permits issued between 2020-2024 related to various maintenance needs. While the building has shown some issues with rodent activity (most recently noted in 2021) and had no recorded bedbug infestations in the past three reporting periods (2021-2025), the current priority should be addressing the mold, water, and air quality concerns that have emerged in 2025.