1501 Voorhies Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235

The 28-story residential building at 1501 Voorhies Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, built in 2016 and containing 236 units, has experienced several maintenance and regulatory issues over the past years. Most recently, in May 2025, there were two emergency complaints regarding door/window issues, though inspections found no violations of housing laws. The building has a history of plumbing problems, evidenced by a bathtub/shower complaint in March 2024.

Between 2023 and 2024, there were multiple documented instances of smoking violations in smoke-free areas, with eight separate complaints filed through the Department of Health. The building's maintenance history shows several significant issues requiring attention. In 2020, apartment 10F had multiple violations including mold remediation requirements, door closing mechanisms, and window guard repairs, all of which were ultimately resolved.

Elevator maintenance was a concern in 2021, with multiple citations for various safety issues including brake maintenance, hoist rope length, and maintenance log requirements, though these were resolved with penalties totaling $1,250. The building has also dealt with bedbug infestations, with the most recent report from December 2024 showing no affected units, though there were four affected units reported in previous years (2019-2023). Recent environmental compliance issues have been noted, including three instances of failure to file energy benchmarking reports in 2022-2023, though these violations were dismissed upon confirmation of submission. The building's infrastructure appears generally stable, having passed rodent inspections in 2017 and 2022, and significant repairs and improvements were undertaken during its construction period in 2018, as evidenced by multiple permit issuances for plumbing and other work.