1656 East 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229

Located in Sheepshead Bay, 1656 East 19th Street is a 6-story, 42-unit apartment building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Peter Rebenwurzel. The building has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water systems, particularly notable between 2018-2019, when there were multiple complaints about lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building. More recent concerns include power outages and ventilation system problems reported in July 2023, which were investigated but did not result in violations.

October 2023 inspections revealed several maintenance issues requiring attention, including a defective self-closing door at the 6th-floor bulkhead, a broken door lock in apartment 3D, and various window and door-related problems on multiple floors. The elevator system has been a persistent concern, with multiple complaints between 2023-2025 regarding single-device operation and no alternate service available, the most recent being filed in April 2025 and currently active. Environmental violations have been documented, including a 2023 issue with unreadable main line fuses and misaligned machine room door.

The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past seven reporting periods (2018-2024), with no reported cases. Recent maintenance violations from October 2023 have been certified as corrected, and the building's owners have generally addressed major violations promptly when cited. Building systems concerns have been documented through both Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Department of Buildings inspections, with most issues being resolved through appropriate channels, though some complaints have required multiple filings to address ongoing concerns.