6907 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228

The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 6907 15th Avenue in Bensonhurst, owned by Joseph Matelle, has experienced several notable maintenance issues since 2019. Most recently, in early 2022, there was a heavy water leak complaint that HPD was unable to inspect due to access issues.

During the cold winter of 2019, the building experienced multiple heating and hot water system problems, with complaints lodged on January 6 and January 12, though heat and hot water were reportedly restored by the time of inspections. The building has ongoing violations related to bedbug reporting requirements, with open violations recorded in 2021, 2022, and 2023, indicating non-compliance with housing maintenance code requirements.

Particular attention is warranted regarding violations documented on January 7, 2019, primarily affecting Apartment 5, which include missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, unpainted heat risers, and a ceiling that requires light-colored paint. Additionally, there were safety concerns about household items obstructing the fire escape egress on the second-story balcony and issues with self-closing doors in Apartment 5. While the building, constructed in 1924, is classified as a New Law Tenement, these persistent and varied maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and safety compliance, particularly regarding life safety systems and emergency access concerns.