109 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

This two-story, 4-unit New Law tenement building at 109 East 51st Street in East Flatbush, owned by Lev Misk and built in 1930, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years, with particularly concerning patterns emerging around heat, electricity, and unauthorized modifications. Between 2023 and 2024, there were multiple incidents of heat and hot water outages affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, though many complaints were subsequently reported as resolved. More recently, there were power outage complaints in October 2024, and unresolved electrical wiring issues as of late 2024 that required multiple inspection attempts.

Notably, the building has active Environmental Control Board violations from 2022 related to illegal occupancy of the cellar as an apartment, unauthorized construction work, and various maintenance deficiencies, including fire safety concerns, with penalties totaling $50,000. In 2022, there were also concerning conditions documented in Apartment 1F, including pest infestations, unsanitary conditions, and multiple housing maintenance code violations. The building's maintenance history shows recurring issues with basic services and infrastructure, including electrical systems, heating, and plumbing.

While several complaints have been investigated and closed without violations, recent patterns suggest ongoing challenges with basic building systems. Two open annual bedbug reporting violations remain from 2022-2024, and a 2021 rodent inspection resulted in failure for "Other Reasons." The property's history includes multiple inspection attempts for various complaints where inspectors were unable to gain access, including concerns about electrical wiring and an alleged illegal conversion in 2023, though these complaints were eventually closed. The building's age and maintenance history suggest a complex set of challenges impacting resident comfort and safety, with particular attention needed on heating systems, electrical infrastructure, and unauthorized modifications to the property's original configuration.