544 Schenck Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The two-family home at 544 Schenck Avenue in East New York, owned by Mickey Berlianshik, has a documented history of maintenance issues spanning several years. Most recently, in early 2023 and October 2020, there were emergency complaints regarding unsanitary mold conditions, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) found no violations in either case.

The property has experienced recurring pest-related issues, with multiple reports of unsanitary conditions and rodent problems between 2019-2020. A significant cluster of complaints in May 2019 documented various concerns, including plumbing problems (bathroom/shower), water leaks, paint/plaster issues, and multiple safety concerns regarding carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, as well as a fire escape issue – all of which were closed without violations being issued. The building underwent some controversial modifications in 2019, leading to an Environmental Control Board (ECB) violation for unpermitted work, including the installation of new partition walls and bathroom renovations, along with gas line modifications, for which a $2,500 penalty was imposed.

Compliance issues were documented in multiple rodent inspections throughout 2018-2019, with the most recent inspection in 2019 failing for various reasons. The property has had two complaints regarding its certificate of occupancy status, though inspections in 2019 and 2020 found no violations. While some permits were issued in late 2019 for work on the property, the numerous emergency complaints and pattern of maintenance issues over the years suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep and resident safety.