1717 East 18th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229

1717 East 18th Street is a 6-story, 103-unit Class A apartment building constructed in 1957, currently owned by Samuel Thomas. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with particular concerns about heating and water systems, as evidenced by multiple HPD complaints and violations. Most recently, in January 2025, there was a building-wide heat and hot water issue that was temporarily resolved.

Throughout 2024, there have been multiple reports of mold violations, particularly affecting Apartment 1S, where inspections revealed approximately 6-16 square feet of mold at various locations, though some other violations related to water leaks and plaster surfaces have been marked as closed. A significant number of emergency service requests were logged in January 2024, including issues with heat/hot water, unsanitary conditions, and paint/plaster problems. The building's history shows several concerning patterns, including a recent bedbug report from December 2024 indicating one infested unit, though no units have been reported as eradicated.

Other notable issues have included electrical problems, safety concerns with smoke detectors, and various infrastructure-related complaints between 2020-2022, including inspections for building stability and certificate of occupancy concerns. The property has active violations for failing to file required FISP (Facade Inspection Safety Program) reports in 2019 and 2024, and there were multiple complaints in 2022 regarding work without permits, though inspections found no violations at those times. Recent maintenance history shows a pattern of mold-related issues and heating system concerns, suggesting ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort.