450 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The four-story, 20-unit tenement at 450 61st Street in Sunset Park, owned by Mark Weinberger, is a 1912 building that has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most concerning are current violations in Apartment 5B from July 2024, including active mold problems, mice infestation, and multiple safety concerns such as defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, along with issues related to window repair, ceiling maintenance, and a water leak.

The building has a documented history of various system failures and maintenance problems, including multiple paint/plaster issues, heat and hot water outages (notably in October 2019 when emergency repairs were needed), and water leaks. Between 2019 and 2024, there were also concerns about cooking gas (January 2021), heat/hot water (October 2019), and various structural elements including flooring and window problems. The property has shown some pest management responsiveness, with bedbug reports indicating limited infestations in the past, though none since 2021.

A gas utility referral in December 2023 was investigated in January 2024 with no violations found. While the building has undergone inspections and received various violations and notices of violation (NOVs) from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), including both Class B and C violations which require varying levels of urgency to address, there are ongoing maintenance concerns that appear to require substantial attention. The most recent HPD violations from July 2024 include both open and closed cases related to various apartment maintenance issues, including work needed for proper ventilation, safety devices, and addressing water damage.