1290 East 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230

The 47-unit, 6-story building at 1290 East 19th Street in Midwood, currently owned by David Kahn, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most significant problems occurring in 2022. There were multiple violations identified in June 2022 in apartment 2H, including water leak issues, problems with the bathtub, and the presence of cockroaches, along with lead paint hazard concerns and various repair needs. The building has a history of plumbing and water-related issues, with multiple complaints about damp spots and bathtub problems being reported in both 2021-2022 and 2019-2022.

A series of heating and hot water problems were documented in March 2019, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, though these complaints were ultimately closed. The elevator system has also required attention, with complaints in 2020 and 2022, though inspections found no violations at the time. More recently, the building has shown stability, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past five years (2020-2025) and no major maintenance violations logged in 2023-2024.

The most recent housing inspection data indicates that while there were several open violations in 2022, notably regarding lead paint hazards and plaster repair needs in apartment 2H, many previous violations have been successfully closed. The building maintains a passing record for rodent inspections, with the last recorded inspection in 2010 showing no issues. The property has also been responsive to 311 complaints, with the majority being addressed promptly, though some access issues were noted during inspections.