500 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

At 500 East 51st Street in East Flatbush, a 2-story, 4-unit new law tenement built in 1920, current ownership is under Olga Martin. The building has experienced recurring maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems, with the most recent incident occurring in January 2024 affecting the entire building. Between 2021 and 2023, there were multiple pest-related complaints, including three unsanitary condition reports involving pests in late 2021-2022 that were not accessible for inspection, and several periods of persistent pest problems in 2022 that resulted in violations.

Significant violations were recorded in 2022 for Apartment 2, including issues with carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, a waste pipe connection in the bathroom basin, and an ongoing rodent infestation problem, though some violations have since been closed. The building has faced various plumbing issues, with emergency complaints in 2022 concerning basin/sink problems and mold in Bathroom 2 that required attention. Two bedbug-related violations were noted in 2022, however, the most recent bedbug report for the period November 2021 to October 2022 shows no infested or re-infested units as of April 2023.

A notable sanitation violation from May 2022 remains open regarding refuse accumulation and cleanliness in common areas. Historical records show rodent inspections in 2012 and 2014, with some initial failures recorded for compliance measures during that period. The property, while meeting some basic housing maintenance requirements, has ongoing concerns particularly related to heating systems, pest control, and some safety equipment that require continued monitoring and attention.