20 East 18th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226
20 East 18th Street is a 6-story, 71-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1927 and currently owned by Mehmet Kalkan. The building has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years, with several significant problems documented in 2025 alone, including multiple plumbing issues (three separate toilet complaints), electrical outlet problems, and ceiling paint/plaster concerns. A serious water leak was reported in April 2025, and there was also a building-wide heat and hot water issue in March 2025.
The building has a history of elevator problems, with multiple violations recorded between 2018-2022 regarding safety features and maintenance, including a 2022 ECB violation related to door gaps and various defective components that resulted in a $1,250 penalty. Recent inspections and complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, with open violations in 2024 related to bathroom tiles, and pest issues including a December 2024 violation for roach infestation in Apartment C3 that appears to be unresolved as of the latest inspection. The building has experienced periodic issues with building shaking/vibration complaints between 2022-2024, though no violations were found during inspections.
While there have been documented instances of bedbugs between 2019-2020, recent filings from 2022-2025 indicate no active infestations. Rodent inspections show mixed results, with recent inspections in 2024 passing, but a June 2023 inspection revealing rat activity. The building's recent history shows a pattern of maintenance issues requiring ongoing attention, though many of these problems have been addressed through inspection and violation processes.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 71 |
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Year built | 1927 |
Total area | 65370 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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- 18 East 18th St, New York, NY 11226
- 20 East 18th St, New York, NY 11226
- 22 East 18th St, New York, NY 11226
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