335 East 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 5-story residential building at 335 East 19th Street in Flatbush, owned by Renzo Solis, has a history of maintenance issues typical of a century-old New York tenement. The property, which contains 21 units, has experienced recurring problems with heat and hot water, most recently documented in January 2025. The building's systems have shown particular vulnerability during winter months, with multiple heat and hot water complaints recorded in December 2022.

In mid-2023, several violations were documented in Apartment D3, including issues with pests (specifically cockroaches), mold, and various appliance problems, all of which were addressed by August 2023. The building's exterior has faced scrutiny as well, with violations related to fire escape maintenance and emergency exit obstructions noted in 2022. Additional recent developments include an open refrigeration issue from June 2025 and two bedbug infestation reports from the 2022-2023 period, though these have shown no units recolonized during subsequent reporting periods. The building's maintenance history reveals concerning patterns, including failure to maintain building safety features (as evidenced by a March 2022 ECB violation regarding broken fire escape steps) and ongoing problems with basic services like heat and water.

There are also two active Department of Buildings violations as of June 2023 regarding unfiled external low-pressure inspections from 2018 and 2019. The property's rodent inspection history shows mixed results, with failures recorded in 2010 and 2021, though a December 2020 inspection passed. The building's age and history suggest ongoing challenges with maintenance and systems reliability, particularly regarding heating infrastructure and building cleanliness. While many historical violations have been addressed, including various safety and maintenance issues documented in 2023, the pattern of recurring complaints about basic building services indicates potential ongoing infrastructure challenges.