2901 Avenue J, Brooklyn, NY 11210

The 6-story, 47-unit building at 2901 Avenue J in Midwood, built in 1930 and currently owned by Chaim Landau, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring heating system problems, with multiple complaints about heat and hot water failures in 2021 and 2022 affecting both individual units and the entire building. The most recent complaint was a substantial water leak reported in April 2025.

The building's elevator system has also been a source of concern, with multiple complaints about single device service and emergency situations between 2018 and 2023, including a rope gripper failure during a category 5 test in 2023 that resulted in a $3,125 penalty. Additional maintenance issues documented include rodent signs (2021), appliance complaints (2021), and various housing violations related to safety and security features. In June 2021, multiple violations were issued regarding Apartment C7's window guards and door locks, while Apartment A5 had issues with a defective bathroom door and water leak that were subsequently addressed.

Safety violations from 2021 required corrections to several doors and locks, including non-compliant self-closing mechanisms on the laundry room and compactor closet doors identified in 2023. Noteworthy is the building's clean bedbug record from 2019 to 2024, with no reported infestations or eradications during this period. The property has had periodic elevator-related violations between 2018 and 2023, including Oath Violations for blocked egress and improper hardware use, suggesting ongoing concerns with building safety systems. While many of these issues have been resolved through proper reporting and inspections, their recurrence points to historical challenges with building maintenance and systems reliability.