199 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

At 199 East 53rd Street in East Flatbush, this 4-story, 20-unit building constructed in 1930 has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues throughout recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple heating system complaints in early 2025 (February), as well as significant heating problems in late 2024 and throughout 2024, including emergency complaints for the entire building.

Between 2022 and 2025, the building faced various maintenance challenges, including an immediate emergency staircase flooring issue in March 2024, and multiple violations related to the building's infrastructure. These violations included problems with stair treads, vestibule door security, and the need for repairs to the 4th-story bulkhead's walls and ceiling, for which violations were issued in April 2024.

While the building has maintained regular bedbug reporting compliance from 2019 through 2025, with all reports showing zero infested units, the most recent reports (2024-2025) indicate no infestations during the previous reporting periods. The building is currently operated by Jay Gold, and despite the recurring heating issues and various maintenance violations, most are documented as having been addressed, with the exception of some more recent complaints that were either not verified during inspections or were filed as duplicate complaints.