586 Midwood Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

586 Midwood Street is a 2-story, 4-unit residential building located in the Prospect-Lefferts Gardens neighborhood, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by David Fischer. The building has a concerning history of maintenance issues, particularly in 2018, when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding problems with the skylight and roof door/hatch, all of which were closed within a month.

More significantly, several open violations remain from 2018, including defective fire egress systems in apartments 1R and 1F, inadequate exterior lighting requirements, and issues with window guards in apartment 2F. Two complaints about illegal conversion and work without permits were filed in 2018 and 2023 respectively, though inspectors were unable to gain access in both cases. The building's safety and maintenance record shows some persistent concerns, particularly during 2018 when various code violations were documented, including problems with window guards, fire egress, and unauthorized construction.

However, more recent records indicate improved conditions, with the most recent bedbug reports (2021-2024) showing no infestations or related issues in the past four reporting periods. Of note is the open Housing Maintenance Code violation from 2018 regarding exterior lighting at the front entranceway, which was marked as a "B" class violation, indicating it has the potential to impact resident safety. While several older violations have been closed, including those related to window guards and fire egress issues, the remaining open violations and the history of emergency complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.