3840 Lyme Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224

3840 Lyme Avenue, a 3-unit residential building in Sea Gate, Brooklyn, owned by Pinches Meisels, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, in June 2023, multiple emergency complaints were filed and addressed, including a heavy water leak, carbon monoxide detector issues, door/window problems, and concerns about mold and pests.

The building has a concerning history of structural issues, with three separate "Building Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected" complaints between 2018-2024, including a partial vacate order in November 2022. The Department of Buildings identified serious structural problems in November 2022, noting leaning and bulging masonry walls with severe cracks, while a July 2024 inspection revealed additional roof concerns including missing tiles, rotted wood, and a cracked chimney, resulting in an active violation with a $12,500 penalty. The property has shown some positive recent activity regarding pest control, with bedbug reports for the 2023-2024 period showing no infested units or successful eradication attempts, suggesting previous issues may have been resolved.

However, there remains a pattern of maintenance violations requiring attention, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations and a consistent need for various repairs including wall plaster, ceiling work, and window frame maintenance. While many complaints and violations have been closed without penalties, the building's age (built in 1930) and the nature of these recurring issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has maintained its classification as a "HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A" building with three stories, and while some violations have been resolved through corrections, others, particularly those related to structural integrity and safety systems, appear to require continued monitoring.