657 East 26th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210

The 6-story, 113-unit building at 657 East 26th Street in Flatbush, owned by Theodore Weinberger and constructed in 1941, has faced several recurring maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple reports of unsanitary conditions, particularly involving pests, with six related complaints recorded between May 2025 and January 2025, though some inspections were unable to gain access to assess the conditions. The building has also experienced water-related issues, including sewage and plumbing problems in May 2025 and a water leak in July 2024 affecting unit 4R.

Housing code violations were issued in 2024, particularly concerning unit 6B, where there were issues with plaster surfaces and missing safety devices. The elevator system has been a recurring concern, with multiple Elevator-related violations between 2018-2020 that resulted in Oath Violations being served, though these are now resolved. The building's maintenance history shows various issues with interior conditions, including paint/plaster problems in walls and ceilings as recently as 2024, though inspections were often unable to gain access.

Safety systems have been a concern, with violations noted for missing smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in units 6B and 3U. The property has dealt with pest management challenges in the past, with bedbug infestations reported in 2019-2020, though recent filings from 2021-2025 have indicated no active infestations. While many violations have been resolved, including recent issues with garbage/recycling storage, the pattern of repeated service requests and housing violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.