65 Bay 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

65 Bay 19th Street is a 6-story, 80-unit residential building constructed in 1962, currently owned by Leonard Schwartz. The building has experienced significant recent issues, most notably suffering fire damage in January 2025 in apartment 1F, which affected several other units (1E, 2E, and 2F) and resulted in open violations for charred wood joists, damaged walls, broken windows, and exposed ceilings. The property has also faced multiple unsanitary conditions recently, with multiple complaints in May 2025 regarding pests and garbage storage.

During 2025, there have been several concerning safety issues, including building shaking/vibration complaints in January 2025, multiple egress violations, and open violations related to smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector functionality in apartment 6D from June 2024. The building's maintenance history shows recurring issues with basic systems and safety features. There have been ongoing problems with elevator maintenance, fire safety doors, and various building systems. Notable past violations include elevator safety concerns in 2019 and 2021, self-closing door issues, and failure to submit required safety reports.

The building's rodent inspections have been inconsistent, with "failed for other reasons" results in 2025 and previous years. While the building has maintained a bedbug-free record based on recent filings, the recent fire and multiple open violations regarding safety systems and pest control suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has had periodic issues with water leaks, ceiling damage, and paint condition problems, with some complaints being closed due to inability to gain access for inspection. The building's management has faced various violation responses, including Oath Violations and partial vacate orders, indicating significant enforcement interaction with city agencies.