126 Thatford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212
The three-story, three-unit tenement building at 126 Thatford Avenue in Brownsville, owned by Joseph Zelik and constructed in 1910, has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues over the past two years. Most concerning are recent complaints regarding a broken window guard (January 2025) and water supply problems (December 2024), both of which HPD was unable to inspect properly despite emergency designation.
Between March and December 2024, multiple heating and hot water issues were reported, including an incident that affected the entire building in December 2024. The building underwent a significant inspection in 2023 which revealed various safety violations, including defective fire escape components, missing or defective self-closing doors, and improperly posted safety notices regarding smoke detectors and carbon monoxide requirements. These violations, while classified as "C" or "A" with respect to their severity, were subsequently certified as corrected between April and June 2023.
The property has maintained a clean record concerning bedbug infestations over the past five years, with all annual reports from 2019 through 2024 showing zero infested units. The building's food-related incidents in 2023-2024 appear to be primarily related to external establishments, with one food poisoning complaint determined to be isolated and a restaurant permit violation that was closed by DOHMH. While the building's age and structure as an "OLD LAW TENEMENT" are notable, the most pressing current concerns involve the recent safety and plumbing issues that have emerged in late 2024 and early 2025.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 1910 |
Total area | 7750 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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- 17 Belmont Ave, New York, NY 11212
- 19 Belmont Ave, New York, NY 11212
- 21 Belmont Ave, New York, NY 11212
- 126 Thatford Ave, New York, NY 11212
- 13 Belmont Ave, New York, NY 11212
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