1249 East 13th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230

1249 East 13th Street in Midwood is a 71-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1931, currently owned by David Blau. The building has experienced recurring issues with elevator service, as evidenced by multiple complaints throughout 2024-2025 regarding "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service," with the most recent active complaints from April 2025. The building underwent significant heat and hot water system problems in late 2024, with multiple complaints filed over several days between October 16-31, though some were duplicates of other tenant complaints.

A particularly concerning cluster of Housing Maintenance Code violations emerged in October 2024, primarily affecting Apartment C3 on the 3rd story, including issues with roach and mouse infestations, defective smoke detector, and problems with interior doors and safety devices. Additional maintenance concerns were documented in Apartment E7 in September 2024, involving defective doors and missing carbon monoxide detection devices. The elevator system has been a persistent challenge for the building, with a notable ECB violation in May 2024 regarding hazardous conditions due to inoperable equipment, resulting in a $1,250 penalty.

Despite these ongoing issues, the building's bedbug reporting history from 2019 to 2024 shows consistent compliance with zero reported infestations. The rodent inspections present a mixed picture, with both passed and failed results indicating ongoing challenges with pest control, particularly in recent years. While there have been various maintenance complaints regarding appliances, flooring, and other building systems, many have been closed due to lack of access for inspections, suggesting potential communication barriers between tenants and inspection agencies. The property has generally maintained compliance with Local Law 188/17 requirements, though there have been recent active compliance inspection jobs recorded in 2024.