23 Eldert Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

23 Eldert Street, a four-story, eight-unit residential building constructed in 2019 in Bushwick and owned by Ben Wachsman, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over its short history. Most recently, in December 2024, there was a heat and hot water emergency that required HPD intervention, though the situation was reportedly resolved quickly. An ongoing concern from April 2023 involves construction lead dust affecting both common areas and apartments.

The building's construction period (2019-2020) was marked by multiple enforcement actions, including two stop work orders in October and November 2020, though these were subsequently rescinded. Between 2022-2023, there were inspections for various site conditions, including debris and worker safety, but no violations were found during these inspections. The property has maintained a clean record regarding pest control, with bedbug reports for the 2023-2024 and 2022-2023 periods showing zero infested units in both filings.

While there have been several 311 service requests and Department of Buildings complaints documented since 2019, most have resulted in no violations being warranted upon inspection. The relatively few recent complaints, focusing primarily on heat and construction-related issues, suggest some ongoing maintenance challenges that require attention. However, the absence of bedbug infestations and the resolution of most complaints indicate some level of effective management, though the recurring nature of certain issues, particularly regarding heat systems, warrants monitoring.