1462 East 17th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230

The three-story, three-unit building at 1462 East 17th Street in Midwood, owned by Mark Arieff and constructed in 1930, has a documented history of maintenance and safety compliance issues. Most recently, in March 2023, a violation was recorded for failing to file the annual bedbug report, though this appears to have been resolved based on subsequent filings showing no infestations between 2019-2024. The building has experienced recurring issues with door safety, particularly self-closing doors, with violations documented in both 2021 and 2022 regarding the boiler room and building entrances.

Public hallways have also been problematic, with multiple violations in late 2022 concerning encumbrances including household items and strollers on both the first and second-story public areas. Between 2020-2021, the building faced significant scrutiny regarding potential illegal conditions, with multiple complaints about possible illegal conversions and egress concerns, though inspectors reported being unable to gain access during their attempts to investigate. Two Environmental Control Board violations from 2020-2021 specifically cited unlawful occupancy and illegal fixtures in the cellar, including an unauthorized gas range and exposed plumbing, resulting in penalties totaling $3,750.

While these violations were eventually resolved, they raise concerns about prior unauthorized modifications to the building. Despite these historical issues, it's worth noting that the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations in recent years, with the most recent bedbug report for 2024 showing no affected units. The current status of the building shows no active violations or complaints as of 2025, though records indicate past issues required significant attention to achieve compliance.