1547 East 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230

1547 East 14th Street is a 6-story, 79-unit residential building in Midwood, constructed in 1964 and currently owned by Emilio Sierra. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns being heating systems and sanitary conditions. In April 2025, there was a building-wide heat and hot water outage, though these services were reportedly restored during inspection.

Earlier in 2025, multiple complaints regarding pests and unsanitary conditions were filed, particularly between February and April, though inspectors were unable to gain access to conduct proper evaluations. The building has also faced issues with mold, water leaks, and damaged ceilings, resulting in several housing maintenance code violations. Inspection records from late 2024 and early 2025 show a concentration of violations in Apartment 4C, including problems with plaster surfaces, window frames, and evidence of pest infestation. The building's elevator system has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints about lack of alternate service between 2020 and 2024, though inspections typically found no violations.

Environmental Control Board violations in 2022 noted obstruction of fire escape pathways and various elevator maintenance issues. Recent bedbug reporting indicates one infested dwelling unit in 2024, while rodent inspections in 2025 showed both rat activity and passed inspections. The property has also faced administrative violations related to failure to file benchmarking reports of energy use, though these were ultimately dismissed. While some violations have been resolved or dismissed, the building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and sanitation conditions that affect resident experience and safety.