965 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The 4-unit, 2-story residential building at 965 51st Street in Borough Park, owned by Louis Schwartz, was constructed in 1931 and is currently designated as a Class A building. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with particular concerns regarding pest infestations and sanitation.

Most notably, from late 2019 through 2024, there were multiple violations related to pest control, including an open violation from 2019 regarding a cockroach infestation in the basement apartment (Class C). The building has also faced challenges with heat and hot water systems, as evidenced by emergency complaints in November 2019, though inspection access was not granted during the investigation. More recent concerns emerged in 2019 with ceiling paint issues and unsanitary conditions, which generated multiple complaints through the Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) agency.

The basement apartment has been the focal point of several violations, with documented problems including peeling paint hazards, lead-based paint concerns, and door closure issues as of November 2019. Of particular note, there appears to be an ongoing administrative compliance issue regarding bedbug reporting, with open violations from 2021 through 2024 indicating that the required annual bedbug reports have not been filed as mandated. These persistent violations suggest continued challenges with property maintenance and compliance with housing regulations, particularly in the basement unit, though many of the specific conditions from late 2019 have reached a closure status, while others remain open as of the latest available data.