816 East 15th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230

The three-story, 3-unit brick building at 816 East 15th Street in Flatbush, owned by Sheila Jones, has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues over the past two years. Most notably, an August 2023 inspection revealed violations related to multiple unsanitary conditions, including mold and pest infestations, particularly in Apartment 1. The building has ongoing violations as of April 2024 requiring the filing of annual bedbug reports and repairs to fire retardant materials in the public hall ceiling.

During 2023, the property faced various maintenance challenges, including plumbing issues with steam pipes, water leaks, and problems with doors and windows. Multiple complaints about ceiling and wall conditions in the public areas and individual units resulted in both emergency and non-emergency classifications, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) issuing several violations. Recent issues include a May 2024 complaint about standing water in flower planters, though no violations were found upon inspection.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring problems, particularly in August 2023 when multiple complaints were filed simultaneously. While some violations from 2023 have been resolved, including certain paint/plaster violations and specific mold conditions, others remain open as of 2024. Interestingly, the building's bedbug reports for the periods between 2019-2021 show no infestations, with zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units reported in 2022 filings.