121 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

121 Henry Street is a historic 4-story, 10-unit building in Brooklyn Heights, constructed in 1849 and currently owned by Steven Chu. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with four documented complaints (two in 2019 and one in 2022) regarding these essential services, though inspections found no violations and residents reported that services were restored promptly in most cases. A significant water leak incident occurred in July 2021, also requiring emergency HPD intervention with no violations found.

Of particular concern are multiple open Class B violations from December 2021 in apartment 2R related to safety systems, including non-functioning carbon monoxide detectors, missing smoke detectors, and requirements for cleaning and repairing soot-affected surfaces, which remain unresolved as of the latest available data. The building's maintenance history shows attention to various issues, including a July 2019 violation regarding encumbrances in the 4th-story public hall, which was subsequently addressed. However, there has been consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no infestations reported in the past seven years, and recent filings (2022-2024) show zero infested or eradicated units.

The property has passed regular rodent inspections between 2013 and 2025, indicating good overall pest management. While the building has experienced periodic maintenance issues, particularly regarding heating systems, the consistent resolution of most complaints and the absence of recent bedbug or rodent problems suggests generally effective building management practices. However, the outstanding safety violations in apartment 2R should be noted as an area requiring attention.