1288 East 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230

The 8-story residential building at 1288 East 19th Street in Midwood, owned by Abe Betesh and constructed in 2014, has experienced several maintenance and regulatory issues in recent years. Most notably, the building has had recurring problems with cooking gas and appliance issues, with two separate complaints in April 2025 regarding cooking gas and electric/gas range problems. There have also been multiple instances of water-related issues, including a slow leak and mold problems in March 2025, as well as ongoing concerns about heat and hot water systems, particularly an unresolved issue from November 2024 affecting the entire building.

The building currently has several active violations from a 2024 inspection, including issues with compactor closet doors on multiple floors (1st and 8th stories), inadequate lighting in the compactor closet, and the need for proper gas leak notification procedures in common areas. An important technical obligation remains outstanding, as evidenced by an active Environmental Control Board violation from April 2024 regarding the failure to submit the required Cycle 9B report of critical examination for the exterior walls and appurtenances. The property has demonstrated compliance in certain areas, as evidenced by the regular bedbug reporting from 2020-2024 showing zero infestation cases.

While there have been multiple 311 complaints and Housing Maintenance Code violations, most have been addressed through inspections and corrections, though some issues remain open. The building's elevator service has been a recurring concern, with three complaints about single-device service and no alternate service between 2023 and 2025, though inspections did not warrant violations. Recent maintenance records show attention to various systems, including plumbing and heating, though access issues have occasionally prevented inspections. The property has maintained an active bedbug monitoring program, with recent filings showing no infestation history.