219 East 17th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

219 East 17th Street is a four-story, 16-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1913, currently owned by Joel Mizrahi. The property has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns being water-related problems. In 2025 alone, there were two water leak complaints (one involving heavy flow and another slow leak), echoing similar issues from 2024. The building faced significant disruptions in summer 2025, with multiple emergency complaints including a power outage and complete loss of heat and hot water.

Prior to these incidents, the building accumulated various maintenance challenges including plumbing problems (toilet issues), flooring concerns, and unsanitary conditions related to garbage storage. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has conducted multiple inspections, with some violations issued, particularly regarding garbage/recycling storage and plumbing issues. The building's history also reveals some structural and safety concerns, including violations related to the building's electrical and gas systems in Apartment 3J, which remained open as of 2023. There are active external low-pressure inspection violations from 2023, and the elevator service has been flagged as a current issue as of June 2025. Past maintenance records show periods of rodent activity, though recent inspections in 2023 returned passing results.

The property has maintained a relatively clear bedbug record since 2022, with no infestations reported in recent filings. Notable past violations include unauthorized work in 2022 involving electrical modifications in Apartment 3J, though this was categorized as partial stop work order. The building's historical data shows a mix of inspected and uninspected complaints, with some cases remaining unresolved or requiring re-inspection. While many violations have been resolved, including several water-related issues and general maintenance problems, the recurrence of similar complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has demonstrated some responsiveness to violations, with multiple issues getting certified as corrected, though new problems continue to emerge requiring attention.