445 Meeker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

The three-story, six-unit residential building at 445 Meeker Avenue in Williamsburg, owned by Joel Lefkowitz and built in 1920, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past five years, with the most recent complaint being a slow water leak reported in May 2025. The building has undergone multiple inspections and service requests related to water leaks, unsanitary conditions, and pest control between 2018 and 2025, including a notable instance of mold in April 2023 and both rodent-related and pest issues in 2022-2023.

The property has also faced structural concerns, with active Department of Buildings violations from 2020 regarding unauthorized modifications to Apartment 3L, including an illegal mezzanine installation and occupancy beyond permitted limits, for which penalties totaling $2,500 were imposed. The building's maintenance history shows a recurring pattern of water-related issues, with complaints documented in 2018 (heavy flow), 2021 (heavy flow), and most recently in 2025 (slow leak), though no violations were issued for these complaints.

Housing violations recorded in 2023 specifically noted issues in Apartment 2R, including defective plastered surfaces and ceramic tile repair needs. Importantly, records indicate no bedbug infestations in the past five reporting periods (2020-2025), though rodent activity has been documented multiple times, particularly between 2018-2022, with bait application confirmed in late 2022. The property's health and safety record shows a mix of both resolved and ongoing maintenance concerns, with particular attention needed to the building's water infrastructure and general upkeep.