1016 50th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

1016 50th Street is a 4-story, 42-unit New Law tenement built in 1925, currently owned by Max Askarbekov. The building has experienced ongoing heating system issues throughout 2025, with multiple complaints documented about lack of heat/hot water affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. Between January 2025 and April 2025 alone, there were at least eight such complaints, some marked as emergencies.

In March 2025, violations were issued regarding a carbon monoxide detector issue, though they were subsequently closed following HPD inspection. The building also appears to have unresolved maintenance issues, with eight open violations noted in late 2024 concerning Apartment B, including problems with window balances, door repairs, and floor conditions. The property has undergone various construction activities in recent years, leading to multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) violations.

In late 2024, several ECB violations were issued, including concerns about fire stopping, facade condition, and construction debris in public areas, with penalties imposed totaling $6,250. Earlier violations from 2023 and 2024 suggest ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges, including issues with an illegal pulley system on the roof and problems with downspouts and gutters. While the building has maintained a record of zero bedbug infestations reported in recent years, the persistent heating system problems and various maintenance violations indicate ongoing challenges with building systems and overall maintenance. Recent permits issued between 2022-2024 suggest active efforts to address some building issues, though the frequency of heating complaints in 2025 raises concerns about system reliability.