1 Elton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The four-story, 27-unit building at 1 Elton Street in Cypress Hills, owned by United Elton LLC, has experienced significant maintenance issues over the past several years, particularly in 2024-2025. Most recently, there have been multiple building-wide heat and hot water complaints in May 2025, and earlier in 2025, several plumbing complaints regarding water supply issues were reported. In 2024, the building experienced recurring water leak problems, with complaints of heavy flow and slow leaks.

The building has accumulated several open violations, including three in Apartment 1G related to pests, defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and bathroom mold; and eight violations in Apartment 3F concerning water leaks, lead paint hazards, and ceiling issues. There are concerning historical patterns of maintenance problems, including a failure to properly address building-wide heating issues, as evidenced by multiple HPD complaints and emergency declared conditions. The property has been subject to various Department of Buildings complaints and violations, including a June 2024 violation for failure to conduct or file final inspections of permitted work.

Significant safety concerns have been documented, including building-wide heating problems persisting from 2024-2025, water supply issues, and building-wide plumbing problems. Several ECB violations from 2023 remain active, including failure to conduct required pressure inspections and concerns about building walls and appurtenances. The building's history shows periodic issues with building systems, including documented problems with water supply, heating, and alleged illegal unit modifications. While recent bedbug and rodent inspections show no current infestations (with rodent inspections passing in 2022 and 2023), the building's maintenance history raises several red flags regarding prompt response to repairs and compliance with safety regulations.