4919 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The three-story building at 4919 15th Avenue in Borough Park, owned by Baruch Halberstam and built in 1925, has a concerning track record of violations and outstanding compliance issues over the past several years. Most notably, there is a recurring failure to file annual bedbug reports as required by the Housing Maintenance Code, with four consecutive open violations from 2021 to 2024.

Additionally, the building management has neglected to file mandatory external low-pressure system inspections for multiple years, with active violations currently open for 2018 through 2023, suggesting ongoing regulatory noncompliance with safety requirements. The property has also experienced significant mechanical system issues, including a defective boiler violation in 2019 that resulted in a $3,125 penalty from the Environmental Control Board, though this appears to have been resolved. Earlier violations from 2018 shed light on past occupancy and safety concerns, including unauthorized use of the cellar space and unsafe conditions in the boiler mechanical room with exposed combustible joists, though these were subsequently resolved.

The building's violation history indicates a pattern of noncompliance with both boiler safety requirements and pest management regulations, with more recent violations focusing predominantly on failure to maintain proper inspection filings. The most recent active violations, particularly those related to external low-pressure inspection requirements, suggest ongoing challenges with maintaining regulatory compliance across various building systems. While the property has experienced multiple violations over the years, it is important to note that the current violation status and resolution progress may continue to evolve beyond the October 2023 data cutoff.