251 East 29th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The six-story, 76-unit building at 251 East 29th Street in East Flatbush, owned by Eduardo Daniel and constructed in 1964, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, between March and June 2025, there were multiple reports of water-related problems, including heavy leaks, damp spots, and plumbing issues affecting showers and sinks. The building has also faced recurring sanitary concerns, with multiple reports of mold and pest infestations in 2025.

Structural and safety violations include problems with self-closing doors and fire escape obstructions, as documented in December 2024 inspections. The elevator system has been a persistent issue, with multiple complaints about single-device operation and lack of alternate service between 2018 and 2025, most recently leading to an Oath violation being served in July 2025. The building's maintenance history reveals ongoing challenges with basic services and resident comfort, including a building-wide heating and hot water issue reported in January 2025.

Earlier violations from 2019-2020 pertained to failure to file required energy benchmarking reports. The property has documented instances of bedbug infestations over the past several years, with the most recent reports showing infestations in 2024. Environmental controls indicate rat activity was recorded in inspections from 2012 through 2018, suggesting ongoing pest management challenges. While some issues have been resolved - such as various plumbing and sanitary problems from 2025 - the building continues to exhibit patterns of maintenance challenges that affect tenant quality of life, particularly concerning water systems, elevator functionality, and pest management.