156 Montague Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

156 Montague Street, a 5-story, 6-unit Brooklyn Heights building owned by Marcia Owen and built in 1879, has experienced several notable maintenance issues over recent years. Most recently, in September 2024, a boiler-related violation was documented, revealing significant debris in the chimney base and gas meter area, which incurred a penalty of $250.

This followed a 2023 violation for failure to file an external low-pressure inspection that was subsequently dismissed. The building has demonstrated consistent compliance with bedbug prevention measures, as evidenced by six consecutive years of reports (2019-2024) showing zero infestation cases, with the most recent report (December 2024) indicating no infested, eradicated, or re-infested units. The property has faced various safety and maintenance concerns over the years, particularly focused on Apartment 3F in 2018, where violations were noted regarding a defective smoke detector, improperly painted sprinkler head, and door closure issues - though these were eventually resolved.

The building has maintained a strong track record in terms of pest control, passing all rodent inspections conducted between 2013 and 2025. The bedbug reporting compliance demonstrates a proactive approach to pest management, with no recorded infestations since at least 2019. While the recent boiler violation and the historical issues in 2018 suggest periodic maintenance challenges, the overall record indicates that most violations are addressed and resolved, with an especially noteworthy track record of pest control compliance.