159 Montauk Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The two-family house at 159 Montauk Avenue in East New York, owned by Dana Allen, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant cluster of problems occurring in late 2024 and early 2025. Most notably, as of October 2023, there is an open violation concerning a mouse infestation that affects the second-floor apartment (Apartment 2).

In 2024-2025, multiple complaints were filed regarding various issues including an unsanitary garbage/recycling storage situation, door problems, and heating concerns, though inspections found the latter two did not violate housing laws, except for the door issue which resulted in violations. The building has a concerning history of pest problems, with multiple complaints about infestation issues throughout 2024, though many of these complaints could not be verified due to inspection access issues. The property has a documented pattern of rodent-related issues, with failed inspections in 2012, 2015, and 2019, though it passed a compliance inspection in 2015.

Other structural and maintenance concerns noted in 2024 included water leakage, flooring problems, and a broken window guard - all of which generated emergency-level complaints. While many of these issues were addressed promptly (as evidenced by closed complaint statuses), the recent open violation regarding rodent infestation in Apartment 2 suggests ongoing pest management challenges. The building, constructed in 1930, is two stories tall and contains two residential units, with most problems appearing to affect the second floor based on available data.