141 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The 141 East 51st Street property in East Flatbush, a two-story, three-unit residential building constructed in 1925 and owned by Elizabeth Royal, has experienced multiple concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in early 2024, the building faced significant problems with unsanitary conditions, including pest infestations and mold outbreaks, resulting in multiple Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) violations. These violations were addressed, though similar pest and mold issues reemerged in December 2024, along with plumbing problems involving a radiator and electrical concerns with outlets/switches, some of which were classified as emergencies.

Other maintenance issues documented in 2024 included door/window problems, particularly with frames and panes. The building's history also shows some concerning patterns from previous years. In 2022, there were multiple complaints about doors/windows and plumbing issues, though inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate these complaints.

The property experienced several Department of Buildings complaints in June 2019 related to construction safety concerns, including reports of debris and potential structural hazards, leading to a Full Stop Work Order. Additionally, there is currently an active violation from September 2019 regarding the failure to certify correction of an immediately hazardous (Class 1) violation, though no specific description is provided. This pattern of repeated maintenance issues, particularly regarding pest infestations, mold, and building envelope (windows/doors) problems, suggests ongoing challenges with property upkeep and maintenance.