79 Bristol Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212
The 6-story, 40-unit residential building at 79 Bristol Street in Brownsville, owned by Carl Zekaria and constructed in 1932, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly during 2025. Most notably, there were multiple plumbing problems reported in June 2025 affecting the bathtub/shower, basin/sink, and toilet, as well as issues with flooring/stairs and ceiling paint/plaster. Earlier in 2025, there were also heat and hot water complaints for the entire building, with some complaints requiring emergency attention.
The building has an open housing maintenance violation from June 2024 regarding pest control (roaches and mice) in apartment 4G, along with multiple electrical issues including defective light fixtures and outlets in various areas. The building's elevator system has a history of problems, with multiple complaints recorded between 2018-2019 about "No Alternate Service" issues, though inspections generally found no violations. An environmental control board violation related to elevator maintenance was issued in 2018 with penalties.
More recent inspections and complaints show no current issues with bedbugs (with zero reported infestations from 2020-2024) and successful rodent inspections in 2018, 2019, 2022, and 2023. The property underwent some work in 2018-2019, with several permits issued for various repairs, and a 2023 violation regarding failure to file a 2021 inspection was ultimately dismissed. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of resolved issues and some ongoing concerns primarily related to plumbing, heating, and electrical systems, though most recent complaints have been investigated and found not to violate housing laws, as indicated by HPD's inspection resolutions.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 40 |
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Year built | 1932 |
Total area | 43200 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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