350 East 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 350 East 19th Street building, also known as Cortelyou Tower and constructed in 1962, is a 6-story, 57-unit Class A residential building located in Flatbush, currently owned by Carl Zekaria. The property has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years, with particularly notable concerns in early 2025 including rodent sightings, appliance problems, and building systems failures. Multiple housing maintenance code violations remain open as of September 2024, particularly affecting apartments 1A and 3J, with issues including water leaks, defective plaster surfaces, and appliance problems.

The building has an active violation regarding failure to submit the required parking structure report from October 2024, with a penalty of $1,250. The property has faced recurring rodent issues, with multiple bait applications throughout 2024-2025 indicating persistent rat activity. Building systems have shown various maintenance needs, including electrical issues, ventilation problems, and plumbing concerns.

The elevator system has been a particular focus of attention, with multiple complaints about single-device service and no alternate service between 2018-2025. Safety equipment violations have also been documented, including issues with smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 1A. The building's management has generally responded to violations and complaints, with some conditions requiring tenant cooperation for access to conduct repairs. Recent inspections in early 2025 by HPD and DOHMH have documented both resolved and ongoing maintenance issues, including a 2025 mold violation and various building systems problems.