183 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

183 Gelston Avenue is a 4-story, 31-unit, New Law tenement building constructed in 1926, currently owned by Tony Safonte. The property has experienced several significant recent issues, particularly in early 2025, when multiple complaints were filed and violations issued regarding plumbing (bathtub/shower and basin/sink), unsanitary conditions (mold and pests), and various maintenance issues affecting ceilings, walls, and window frames.

Of particular concern is an active structural violation from March 2025, noting that apartments A1, A3, B3, C3, and D3 suffered fire-related damage with removed finished walls, ceilings, and windows. Emergency housing maintenance issues were also recorded in March 2025 regarding carbon monoxide and smoke detector problems in multiple apartments (A2 and B2), and there were previous violations in 2024 concerning lead paint hazards, excessive water temperatures, and pest infestations in Apartment A4. The building's history shows recurring maintenance and safety concerns, including periodic issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors (violations in apartments A2 and B2), water temperature problems, lead paint concerns, and various door/window frame issues.

Although there were some bedbug incidents recorded between 2019 and 2021, recent filings from 2022-2024 show no infestations. The property has also faced structural stability concerns, with complaints about building shaking/vibration recorded in March 2025 and a partial vacate order issued. While some issues have been addressed and closed, including various paint/plaster and plumbing violations, the building's current active violation related to fire damage and ongoing maintenance issues suggest persistent challenges affecting resident comfort and safety.