711 Montauk Court, Brooklyn, NY 11235

The 60-unit, 6-story Montauk Terrace Cooperative Apartments, built in 1955 and currently owned by Steven Schwartz, has experienced several safety and maintenance issues in recent months. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints regarding broken or missing window guards between April and June 2025, with at least three designated as emergency safety concerns. The building has also been dealing with various paint and plaster condition complaints during the same period, affecting walls, ceilings, doors, and window frames, though inspections determined these did not violate housing laws.

A recent Department of Buildings inspection in September 2024 related to Local Law 188/17 Compliance showed no enforcement action required, but there are currently unresolved violations concerning energy efficiency reporting from 2021. Looking at the building's history, there have been recurring issues with window safety, as evidenced by multiple window guard complaints between 2025-2025. The building was marked for an active Local Law 188/17 compliance inspection in 2024, which followed previous violations related to building maintenance.

Historically, the property has undergone various inspections with mostly favorable outcomes, including passing rodent inspections in 2011, 2012, and 2014. Earlier concerns included a mold complaint in October 2023, though no violations were issued, and a heat/hot water issue affecting the entire building in 2021 that was promptly resolved. The cooperative has maintained a good track record of addressing pest issues, with the most recent bedbug reports (2022-2024) showing no infestations. The building's management has generally responded to violations, as evidenced by the resolution status of recent complaints, but the pattern of recurring window guard issues suggests ongoing safety concerns in this area.