124 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

124 Remsen Street is a 17-unit, 4-story residential building in Brooklyn Heights, constructed in 1879 and currently owned by Vince Carter. The property has experienced several significant issues over recent years, most notably a series of heat and hot water complaints in early 2021, which were initially reported as emergencies by multiple tenants. More concerning are numerous active violations related to external low-pressure inspections between 2018-2022, with the most recent violations issued in June 2023 remaining unresolved as of July 2025.

The building has also had recurring health and safety concerns, including multiple rodent inspections showing previous infestations in 2019 and 2021, though a February 2023 inspection passed. The fourth-floor apartment (Apartment 15) has been the focus of several specific violations, including issues with carbon monoxide detectors, bathroom mold, self-closing doors, and an apparent mouse infestation, all documented in February 2021. While the building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements in recent years, showing no infestation cases since at least 2022, the property has experienced persistent maintenance challenges.

These include a roof leakage problem documented in 2018 and various building system access issues. Despite these multiple violations and service requests, the building has demonstrated some regulatory compliance through various inspections, most notably passing rodent inspections when re-checked. A work permit issued in May 2019 for electrical and plumbing work suggests some maintenance activity, though the continued presence of violations indicates there are likely ongoing maintenance needs.