1675 East 18th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229

The 58-unit, 6-story building at 1675 East 18th Street in Sheepshead Bay, built in 1940 and owned by Jacob Landau, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with the most recent incidents occurring in May 2024. The building has a documented history of heating system failures, with multiple complaints in both 2023 and 2024, despite prompt responses from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) indicating restoration of services. Other notable building conditions include unsanitary mold issues (July 2023), indoor air quality concerns (August 2023), and a broken window guard (June 2023), all of which were addressed through HPD inspections.

The building's safety systems have been a focus, with violations for missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in November 2021, though these were subsequently repaired. The property has undergone various maintenance and safety inspections revealing several structural and safety concerns. In 2019-2020, multiple Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations were issued regarding building maintenance, including issues with walls, parapets, and exit passages, with fines totaling $4,750.

Significant work was done in 2021 to address these infrastructure concerns, including a building permit issued for repairs. The building has experienced periodic bedbug infestations, with the most recent report from December 2024 showing two affected units, though they were subsequently eradicated. Elevator service has also been a concern, with a complaint about single device service in May 2023. While most violations have been resolved, there are ongoing regulatory requirements regarding lead paint hazard control documentation that were previously cited as violations for apartments E8 and A6 in 2020.