1660 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210

1660 East 21st Street is a 60-unit, 6-story residential building in Midwood, constructed in 1938 and currently owned by Isreal Gluck. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints filed between October and November 2024, representing a significant tenant comfort concern. Recent inspections have documented various maintenance issues, including problems with plumbing fixtures, mold, and pest infestations, particularly affecting unit 5F which had multiple violations in late 2024 related to kitchen and bathroom conditions.

The building's fire escape access has been compromised, with violations issued in November 2024 regarding obstructions and improperly installed air conditioning units on multiple floors. The property has a history of mechanical and structural concerns, including two building shaking/vibrating complaints in 2024 and previous elevator service issues in 2020 and 2022. Facade maintenance has also been noted as a concern, with a March 2024 violation citing damaged bricks and mortar joints. While the building has generally maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, there was one reported case in 2022-2023.

The property has passed recent rodent inspections, though it previously failed initial inspections in 2017 and 2024. Significant improvements have been made in response to various Housing Maintenance Code violations, with multiple issues related to plumbing, appliances, and mold being addressed in late 2024. The building's management has also resolved several emergency violations by December 2024, including issues with fire escape access and tenant unit conditions. While the property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, recent inspection results indicate that many of the most pressing concerns have been addressed, though the pattern of heat and hot water problems suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges.