1675 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210

The 48-unit, 6-story apartment building at 1675 East 21st Street in Midwood, owned by David Unterberg and constructed in 1932, has experienced several significant maintenance issues recently, particularly during early 2025. There were multiple heat and hot water system problems reported between March and April 2025, with at least eight separate complaints requiring HPD intervention, though most were resolved promptly with system restoration. More recently, in May 2025, elevator maintenance issues emerged, resulting in violations being issued.

The building has a documented history of elevator problems, with repeated complaints about single elevator service and no alternate service dating back to 2022. Environmental Control Board violations from 2020-2022 indicate several elevator safety concerns, including missing door lock monitoring systems and maintenance issues, with some violations still showing as active. Additional building conditions have been documented through HPD inspections, including structural and maintenance issues in late 2024. These included problems with compactors on the 1st and 5th floors, requiring repairs to self-closing doors, while apartment 4A had violations related to peeling paint and window guards.

The building's elevator system has required regular attention, with multiple complaints recorded between 2022 and 2025 regarding its reliability and safety features. While the building experienced some pest control issues in late 2024, including past roach infestations in the compactor closet areas, recent bedbug reports show no current infestations since 2021. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with both elevator reliability and building systems, despite some violations being resolved promptly when addressed. A rodent inspection in December 2024 passed, indicating no current rodent issues.