1417 Avenue J, Brooklyn, NY 11230

1417 Avenue J is a 17-unit, 6-story Class A residential building located in Midwood, Brooklyn, constructed in 1915 and currently owned by Robert Izsak. The building has experienced several significant incidents over the past few years, most notably a fire in October 2022 that affected the rear portion of the structure including the first and second floors, resulting in damage to steel girders and sagging roof sections, as well as the installation of unstable scaffolding.

This fire incident led to multiple violations related to building safety and maintenance, though these were ultimately dismissed in late 2023 after documentation was properly submitted to the Department of Buildings. The building has ongoing concerns regarding heat and hot water supply, with a recent complaint filed in March 2025 that could not be properly inspected due to access issues.

There are also several historical complaints worth noting, including multiple reports of building shaking or vibration in October 2022 that resulted in temporary Stop Work and Vacate Orders, though these were later rescinded. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past three reporting periods from November 2022 through October 2024. More recent complaints from 2024-2025 primarily relate to Local Law compliance inspections and heat/hot water issues, suggesting lingering concerns about building systems maintenance.