119 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

This two-story, four-unit tenement building at 119 East 59th Street in East Flatbush, owned by Marie Franck and dating back to 1920, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues over the past year. Most notably in late 2024, there were complaints about doors/windows and pests that could not be inspected by HPD inspectors due to access issues. Earlier in 2024, multiple violations were documented in Apartment 2 following an inspection in July, including problems with mice infestation, broken plaster surfaces, peeling paint, defective window springs, and issues with both self-closing doors and water leaks in the kitchen and bathroom.

The building has also faced electrical and safety concerns, with emergency complaints about wiring, lighting, and outlet problems in June 2024, though these were subsequently closed. A recent Environmental Control Board violation from September 2024 resulted in a $1,562 penalty related to debris and improper storage of items in the garage area, and there is ongoing electrical work without a permit that has been referred to Oath Violation. Inspection records show a pattern of maintenance challenges, though not all complaints resulted in violations; for instance, a mold complaint in October 2024 was investigated but no violations were issued.

The building's condition appears to have stabilized somewhat since mid-2024, with no new reported bedbug infestations in the past three reporting periods, suggesting improved pest management. However, the cluster of violations and complaints in 2024 indicates that significant maintenance issues have persisted in this occupied multiple dwelling, requiring ongoing attention and inspections by regulatory agencies. The most recent building inspection and violation history suggests that while many of the earlier complaints have been addressed, there remains a need for careful monitoring of building conditions and maintenance responses.