1111 East 15th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230

The 6-story, 36-unit residential building at 1111 East 15th Street in Midwood, owned by Marvin Basch, has experienced recurring heating system issues in early 2025, with eight separate complaints about heat and hot water problems between December 2024 and February 2025. While most of these complaints were ultimately resolved, they indicate a persistent building-wide heating system challenge. The building has also faced some safety concerns, particularly regarding egress as evidenced by multiple inspection violations in 2024-2025 related to blocked fire escapes and encumbered emergency exits.

Two Class B violations remain open from an April 2024 inspection, concerning flower pots obstructing egress from fire escapes on the 2nd and 5th story balconies, and issues with fire-retarded plaster at the 6th story public hall. The elevator system has been a recurring focal point of complaints, particularly in 2021-2022, with multiple reports about single device service and no alternate service. The Department of Buildings issued violations in 2018 and 2022 regarding elevator maintenance, and an inspection in February 2022 resulted in penalties for various elevator-related safety concerns, though these were later resolved.

Recent inspections indicate that pests have not been an issue, with the building reporting zero bedbug incidents over the past five years. Rodent inspections in 2025 passed, though a rat sighting complaint was logged and closed in May 2025 with only minor violations noted. The building's maintenance history shows regular complaints and violations, particularly related to heating and safety systems, though many have been addressed and resolved over time.