1255 East 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230

1255 East 19th Street, a 10-story, 144-unit residential building constructed in 1959, has experienced recurring heating and water supply issues over recent years, with multiple complaints about heat and hot water outages, including the most recent incident in January 2025 and April 2023. The building faced additional maintenance challenges in 2023, with complaints about water leaks and plumbing issues that were not able to be inspected by HPD. While the majority of heat-related complaints have been resolved, the pattern suggests persistent infrastructure challenges.

The building has also undergone several pest management challenges, with documented infestations of carpet beetles in 2021 and reports in previous years, though recent bedbug filings (2022-2024) show no current infestations. Significant elevator-related concerns were documented, including a violation in 2018 regarding "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service" and multiple spring closure issues in 2023, though these were resolved without penalties. The property has a history of building code violations and maintenance issues that have generally been addressed, including individual apartment violations such as a door issue in Apartment 7M (2022) and cabinet repairs in Apartment 9J (2019).

Recent inspections under Local Law 188/17 in 2024 showed no enforcement action required. The building's management has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no current infestations reported in the past two years. While many issues have been resolved through proper channels, the recurring nature of heating and water system complaints, particularly in recent years, suggests ongoing challenges with building infrastructure maintenance.