4109 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The 35-unit, 4-story tenement building at 4109 15th Avenue in Borough Park, owned by Sholem Kestenbaum, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns emerging in early 2025. Multiple violations were issued following a March 2025 inspection by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) relating to sanitary conditions (pests), plumbing issues (basin/sink problems), and various maintenance concerns including flooring, wall condition, and cabinet problems. In February 2025, there were complaints about inadequate heat/hot water in multiple apartments, leading to violations, though access issues prevented complete verification in some units.

The building's maintenance history shows recurring pest issues, with multiple 311 complaints about unsanitary conditions and pests filed in recent months. Historical records indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, including a 2024 inspection of Apartment C1 revealing multiple violations such as lead paint hazards, pest infestations, and issues with safety features like smoke detectors and window guards. The building has also faced infrastructure concerns, with a water leak affecting the fourth-floor public hallway noted in a September 2023 complaint, resulting in an Environmental Control Board violation.

Compliance with energy efficiency requirements has been an ongoing issue, with active violations for failure to file benchmarking reports and display energy scores dating back to 2019-2021. While recent filings indicate no bedbug infestations in the past three years, rodent inspections have shown mixed results, with a failed inspection in 2022 highlighting persistent pest management challenges. The building, constructed in 1930, has a documented history of various maintenance issues requiring attention, particularly regarding plumbing systems, pest control, and building safety features. Recent patterns suggest ongoing challenges with timely maintenance responses, as evidenced by multiple recent violations requiring correction through housing court processes.