116 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

The four-story, six-unit tenement building at 116 Smith Street in Boerum Hill, owned by Philippe Paul and constructed in 1920, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years, particularly related to heat and water systems. Most notably, in February 2025, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding heat/hot water issues affecting both apartments and the entire building, as well as plumbing water supply problems, all of which were reportedly corrected according to HPD responses.

The building has also faced various infrastructure challenges, including electrical problems (with a no lighting incident in 2021), and a series of violations in 2019 related to the condition of the flooring, stairs, and multiple plumbing issues, particularly centered around apartment 4R, which experienced problems with both kitchen and bathroom fixtures. The property has had two significant compliance issues regarding annual bedbug reporting requirements in 2023 and 2024, though the bedbug reports filed for these periods indicated zero infested units.

There were also Department of Buildings violations in 2022 concerning unpermitted electrical work and the construction of a wooden shed in the rear yard, resulting in fines totaling $1,025 which appear to have been resolved. While there have been some quality-of-life complaints regarding the building's systems, including a 2024 health department complaint about rodents/insects/garbage related to a food establishment, most issues have been addressed through standard HPD complaint procedures. The building's inspection history shows regular monitoring and response to violations, with a mix of emergency and non-emergency classifications for various maintenance issues.