1249 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

This three-story, 6-unit New Law Tenement building at 1249 59th Street in Borough Park, owned by Harry Dreyfuss, has experienced several maintenance issues over recent years. The most recent and concerning issue involves unsanitary garbage/recycling storage conditions reported in January 2025, which resulted in violations being issued by HPD, though these were closed following inspection in April 2025.

The building has a documented history of plumbing-related problems, with multiple complaints about toilets between 2019 and 2021, and other plumbing issues affecting bathtubs/showers, basins/sinks, and water leaks. The property has also faced various safety violations, particularly in 2021 when issues were identified with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and vestibule door locks, though these were subsequently addressed. The building's maintenance record shows some persistent areas of concern, including a 2019 inspection revealing roach and mice infestations in Apartment 1, though these violations were marked as closed despite their nature suggesting potential ongoing maintenance challenges.

More recently, there have been no reported bedbug infestations according to the building's recent filings from 2020 to 2024, indicating effective pest management in this regard. A rodent inspection conducted in December 2011 passed, though this is dated and may not accurately reflect current conditions. The building's overall violation history shows a pattern of responsive management, as most violations have been addressed through official certification, though the repeated nature of similar complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.