1270 East 18th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230

1270 East 18th Street is a 6-story, 65-unit residential building located in Midwood, Brooklyn, built in 1937 and currently owned by Michael Niamonitakis. The building has experienced significant and recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2025, with multiple HPD complaints and violations recorded between February and April 2025, including one open complaint as of April 2025. These heating system failures affected both individual apartments and the entire building, with some complaints remaining unverified due to access issues. The building has consistently reported heat and hot water problems throughout 2025, with at least nine emergency complaints filed through the Housing Maintenance Code system during this period.

The building has undergone several inspections and received various violations in recent years. In December 2024, violations were recorded for failure to display energy efficiency scores as required by the Administrative Code. Notable maintenance issues identified in inspections included problems with fire-rated doors and emergency systems, though many violations have been closed through proper certification. The building's elevator system has experienced multiple complaints regarding single-device operation and lack of alternate service, particularly in 2019 and 2022, though inspections typically found no violations at the time.

While there were past issues with bedbugs, particularly in 2019-2020 when four units were affected, recent filings from 2022 through 2024 show no infestations. The building has consistently passed rodent inspections conducted in 2012, 2013, 2014, and most recently in October 2024, suggesting ongoing pest control compliance. The property has a mix of resolved and pending issues, with the most pressing concern being the recurring heat and hot water problems that have persisted through 2025. While many past violations have been addressed, including various housing maintenance and building code issues, the recent pattern of heating system failures suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges. The building's management has generally responded to and resolved violations when properly notified, as evidenced by the certification dates provided for many of the closed violations.