1580 East 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230

1580 East 19th Street is a 6-story, 54-unit residential building constructed in 1932, currently owned by Esther Sokolowski. The building has experienced significant heating system challenges in recent months, with eight separate heat and hot water complaints registered between April 2 and April 10, 2025, affecting the entire building. While heat and hot water were reportedly restored during inspections, the frequency and recent nature of these complaints indicate an ongoing maintenance concern.

The building underwent multiple code enforcement actions in 2024, including violations related to self-closing doors, smoke detector issues, and electrical wiring concerns in public areas between the 1st and 6th stories. These violations were subsequently closed. The elevator system required attention in 2020, with a single device complaint leading to an Oath violation, and an environmental control board violation was issued for door lock monitoring and maintenance issues that same year, with a penalty of $3,125.

Historical records show consistent failure to submit annual elevator equipment reports (EER) from 2018 through 2021, though these violations were eventually dismissed in January 2024. On a positive note, the building has recorded no bedbug or rodent infestations since 2009, with regular inspections showing compliance. The property management has taken steps to address most violations when cited, as evidenced by their eventual closure, though some recent heating system issues remain unresolved as of the latest data available.