50 East 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 6-story residential building at 50 East 19th Street in Flatbush, owned by Carl Zekaria and constructed in 1935, has experienced numerous significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2025. Most notably, there have been multiple reports of unsanitary conditions, including persistent pest problems and mold, with recent service requests from June 2025 indicating both mold and pest issues, though HPD inspections found no violations for some complaints. The building is currently facing several open violations from a November 2024 inspection of Apartment E1, including problems with plumbing, mold, and pest infestations involving both rodents and insects.

Recent months have also seen issues with the building's elevator system, with violations related to self-closing doors and various maintenance concerns. The property has a documented history of rat activity, as shown by inspections in May and July 2025, marking a concerning pattern of rodent presence. While the building's elevator issues appeared to be addressed in 2020-2023, other maintenance matters have persisted.

The Department of Buildings has issued multiple violations for elevator service, scaffold concerns, and improperly secured components, though many of these were subsequently resolved or dismissed. The building's management has generally responded to violations and service requests, though there are indications of ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding pest control and moisture problems, as evidenced by multiple service requests and violations related to these issues. The most recent bedbug reporting from late 2024 shows no documented infestations, though there was one recorded case in 2020, and routine rodent inspections have shown varying results.