248 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The 6-unit, 3-story building at 248 East 51st Street in East Flatbush, owned by Cecil Alexis, has experienced multiple concerning issues over the past few years. Most notably, from June to July 2021, there were several serious complaints including water leaks with heavy flow, plumbing issues related to basins/sinks, and multiple unsanitary conditions involving pests and mold - some of which resulted in Housing Maintenance Code violations.

These complaints led to the issuance of violations that remain open as of 2024-2025, including a requirement to file annual bedbug reports (first noted in 2022) and several violations from July 2021 concerning safety and maintenance matters such as a need to remove an illegal locking device in Unit 6, address pest infestations in that unit, and post proper notices related to smoke detector requirements and gas leak procedures. The building's inspection history shows significant maintenance challenges, particularly during 2021 when multiple violations were documented between June and July.

These included infestations of roaches and mice in Unit 6, encumbrances of household items in public areas, and various other safety-related violations that remain unresolved in the current records. While a rodent inspection in October 2015 showed compliance, the subsequent years have demonstrated ongoing maintenance and safety concerns that have required attention from housing authorities. The most recent open violations suggest continued non-compliance with certain housing maintenance requirements, particularly regarding bedbug reporting obligations.