586 East 28th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210

586 East 28th Street is a 6-unit, 3-story New Law tenement building constructed in 1935, currently owned by Louis Milus. The building has experienced several significant issues over recent years, most notably in 2022 when multiple violations were documented regarding illegal cellar conversions.

In May 2022, eight violations were issued related to illegal dwelling units in the cellar, with some apartments containing unauthorized sleeping quarters, TV setups, and personal items, leading to penalties totaling $108,750, though these were later resolved. Other serious violations included a Partial Vacate Order in May 2022 regarding building stability concerns and citations for several safety violations including missing fire-rated materials in the boiler room, defective self-closing doors, and various notice posting requirements regarding carbon monoxide detectors and gas leak procedures. The most recent housing maintenance violations, documented in October 2023, involved missing window guards in apartment 3L and a mold issue in bathroom of apartment 1L, though these were certified as corrected by February 2024.

The building has experienced recurring rodent-related issues, with complaints registered in May 2022 and October 2022, though inspections by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene found no violations. The property has a documented history of passing rodent inspections in 2022 and 2013, but there have been multiple complaints requiring investigation. While the building has maintained a clean record in terms of bedbug infestations over the past several years, with no reported cases since 2020, the 2022-2023 period saw various maintenance and safety issues that required attention, particularly relating to building codes and safety compliance.