5619 14th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219

The 42-unit, 6-story residential building at 5619 14th Avenue in Borough Park, owned by Leonard Schwartz, has experienced recurring maintenance issues since 2021, with the most recent concerns focusing on heating, water, and general building maintenance. In 2024 alone, there were two significant complaints regarding heat/hot water issues affecting the entire building in January, and a slow water leak complaint that remained unresolved through June. The building has faced multiple unsanitary conditions related to pests, with violations issued in both 2021 and 2022.

More recently, in May 2024, the Department of Buildings conducted an inspection revealing several violations that were subsequently certified as corrected, including issues with ceiling paint, roof leaks, fire escape functionality, and self-closing doors in public areas. The property has an active complaint regarding an allegedly illegal commercial use in the vicinity (filed April 2025), and historical records show various infrastructure concerns, including boiler issues in 2021, drainage problems in 2019, and multiple elevator-related violations and penalties. Notably, there was a period of building-wide pest issues between 2021-2022, though recent bedbug reports from 2022-2025 indicate no infestations were reported in the past three years.

The building has demonstrated some responsiveness to maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple violations being resolved or certified as corrected, including recent work on fire escape adjustments and ceiling repairs completed in mid-2024, though some violations from previous years remain active. The property has a track record of heating system issues, with multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems documented through 2024. There is also an activeECB violation from October 2024 regarding parking structure inspection reporting requirements, with associated penalties that remain due. The building's management has made efforts to address various maintenance issues as evidenced by numerous violation certifications in 2024, though some concerns, particularly regarding overall building maintenance and infrastructure, have persisted over multiple years.