1531 East 15th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230

The four-story, 16-unit building at 1531 East 15th Street in Midwood, owned by Naziemul Safi and constructed in 1929, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years, with particular emphasis on ongoing heating problems. Most notably, in December 2024, there were multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water issues affecting both the entire building and individual apartments, with at least one violation issued on December 2, 2024. The building is currently facing several open violations as of December 2024, including issues with windows, doors, and fire escape equipment.

These violations include problems with window glass at public hall doors, inadequate heat supply in Apartment 2A, and concerns about security with illegally fastened doors. The building's heating system has generated persistent complaints throughout 2024, including multiple emergency reports in December 2024. Recent maintenance history also shows attention to various building conditions, though not all inspections were successful - for instance, an April 2024 pest inspection could not be completed.

The property has two active DOB violations from 2023 related to failure to file external low pressure inspections for 2021 and 2022. Additional recent maintenance requests from June 2025 indicate concerns about mold, window frames, and ceiling conditions. However, the building has reported no bedbug activity in the most recent annual reporting period from November 2023 to October 2024.