200 East 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 24-unit, 6-story building at 200 East 19th Street in Flatbush, owned by Kenny Krcic and constructed in 1931, has experienced significant and recurring issues with its heating and hot water systems throughout 2025. Since February 2025, there have been at least nine documented complaints regarding lack of heat or hot water affecting the entire building, with multiple emergency service requests through HPD. Most recently, complaints were recorded in May 2025, and there are ongoing open complaints from April 2025. The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, including violations related to building systems and safety features.

In December 2024, violations were recorded for inadequate hot water supply to apartment 6D and restricted access to the heating system. Other notable issues include a March 2024 violation for carbon monoxide detector requirements, April 2024 violations for fire safety concerns, and multiple plumbing-related complaints. The elevator system has been a recurring concern, with several complaints between 2022-2024 about single device operation and lack of alternate service, though inspections generally did not warrant violations at the time of inspection. The building's mechanical systems have received scrutiny, with a March 2024 ECB violation regarding the boiler's safety components, though this was resolved with a $500 penalty.

Historical maintenance records indicate periodic issues with pest control, including reports of cockroaches in the public hall in March 2024 and multiple rodent activity reports between 2018-2022. The building has undergone various repairs and maintenance work, as evidenced by numerous closed violations, including bathroom tile repairs in apartment 5A and various structural and safety improvements. Bedbug reports from 2022-2024 show minimal infestation activity, with only two units affected during the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 reporting periods, and no re-infestations recorded. The property has experienced some infrastructure-related complaints, including a 2020 report of building shaking/vibration and a 2020 complaint about debris, though inspections generally found no violations at the time.