172 Montague Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

172 Montague Street is a 19-story, 62-unit residential building in Brooklyn Heights, constructed in 2013 and currently owned by Moses Berkovics. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the years, with the most recent concerns centering around structural and safety matters. As of mid-2024, there were two active violations related to glass safety on the rooftop terrace, including a 2024 ECB violation for glass debris and a June 2024 DOB violation regarding a detached glass partition/railing system that had fallen onto the sidewalk, though this specific violation has since been marked as "active." These recent incidents warrant attention due to safety implications for residents and passersby.

The building's maintenance history reveals recurring issues with various systems and infrastructure, including a cluster of complaints in April 2019 regarding heat/hot water, door/window problems, and ventilation systems, many of which resulted in violations and emergency complaints. A notable incident occurred in late 2022 involving water supply issues that generated multiple complaints, though inspections did not result in any violations. While the building has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements in recent years, consistently showing zero infested units from 2021 through 2025, it has faced challenges with timely filing of various safety reports, including a FISP Cycle 9B technical report due by February 2023, which remains active.

The property has maintained a passing record in rodent inspections, with all initial inspections from 2013 through 2025 showing compliance. Additional historical violations from 2018-2024 indicate various administrative lapses, including failure to maintain proper safety signage regarding carbon monoxide detector requirements, gas leak procedures, and elevator inspection certificates. Between 2018 and 2019, the building received multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations related to ventilation systems, mold conditions, and general building maintenance requirements, though most of these have been resolved through subsequent repairs or compliance actions. The property has maintained an active bedbug management program, with the most recent filings showing no incidents of infestation or re-infestation between 2022 and 2025.