1 John Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
1 John Street is a 42-unit, 13-story class A residential building located in DUMBO and owned by Paul Brensilber. Built in 2016, the building has experienced several notable events regarding safety and maintenance. Most recently, there has been ongoing rodent activity, with rat inspections showing alternating results between being "Passed" and showing "Rat Activity" between 2016 and 2025, with the most recent inspection in January 2025 passing.
There have been two significant health-related incidents: a rat sighting in 2022 that resulted in Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) violations, and a food poisoning incident in 2019 that prompted an inspection. The building has maintained consistent bedbug reporting compliance since 2017, with no infested units reported in annual filings through 2024. The property has undergone various inspections and received multiple violations, though many have been resolved or dismissed.
In late 2020, there were concerns about elevator safety with violations related to emergency doors in blind hoistways, though these were later resolved. Housing Maintenance Code violations include a 2022 notice regarding the failure to file an annual bedbug report, and several Department of Buildings (DOB) violations related to energy efficiency reporting requirements. Between 2018-2021, the building faced several complaints regarding building stability, work contrary to stop work order, and site conditions, though inspections generally found no substantial violations. The building's management has demonstrated responsiveness to violations, with many being promptly addressed or dismissed based on subsequent inspections.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 42 |
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Year built | 2016 |
Total area | 102534 sq ft |
Floors | 13 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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