15 Menahan Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 4-story, 7-unit building at 15 Menahan Street in Bushwick, owned by Linda Vera and constructed in 1931, has experienced recurring heating issues over the past two years. From November 2023 through February 2025, there were multiple complaints and emergency code violations regarding heat and hot water across the entire building, with inspections revealing various conditions of service restoration, and one inspection in March 2023 resulting in violations related to inadequate heat supply, locked heating system access, and other maintenance issues in apartment 1R, including defective plaster, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector problems. The most recent complaint as of June 2025 involves smoking violations in a smoke-free area, which is currently being addressed by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Despite the heating challenges, the building has maintained a good record in other areas. There have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past five years, with all recent filings showing zero affected units. Regular rodent inspections conducted between 2019 and 2025 have consistently passed, indicating effective pest management.

The building has also undergone necessary maintenance as evidenced by the prompt addressing of various violations, such as repairs to fire retardant plaster and painting requirements in the public hall on the 3rd story, though some of these issues were not certified as completed until several weeks later. The property has been actively monitored for compliance with housing codes, with various violations being addressed through official notices and subsequent inspections. While the heating system's reliability has been a persistent concern, the building's overall maintenance record shows responsiveness to identified issues, with most violations being certified as corrected through proper procedures. The most current situation regarding heating and smoking violations suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and tenant compliance, though these issues are being actively addressed through appropriate regulatory channels.