223 Neptune Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235

The 5-unit, 3-story tenement building at 223 Neptune Avenue in Brighton Beach, owned by Boris Tansky, has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues since its 1930 construction. Most recently, in 2025, there were complaints about sewage odors affecting indoor air quality, an issue that had also been reported in 2024. The building has a documented history of pest problems, particularly regarding rodent activity, with inspections in 2021 showing confirmed rat presence.

A significant heat and hot water system failure was reported in late 2020, though it was resolved shortly thereafter. The property faced numerous exterior maintenance challenges in 2018-2019, particularly concerning brick facade integrity, with multiple violations issued for cracks in masonry between floors and issues requiring expensive corrections, though these were eventually resolved. More recent concerns include six active violations regarding the failure to file external low pressure inspections from 2018 through 2023, as well as an open violation from 2023 regarding encumbrances in the 3rd-story public hall.

The building has consistently demonstrated a need for diligent maintenance across various systems, including electrical wiring, door hardware, and window security features, particularly noted in 2021 inspections of apartment 1R. While the property has successfully addressed many historical violations and maintained regular bedbug reporting showing zero infestations, the pattern of recurring maintenance issues suggests ongoing oversight challenges. The building's history shows a mix of promptly addressed issues and some requiring multiple complaints before resolution, with varying response times from both the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).