96 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

96 Schermerhorn Street, also known as Boerum Court, is a 105-unit, 13-story commercial altered class A building constructed in 1928 in the Boerum Hill neighborhood. The building has experienced several notable issues in recent years, with particular attention needed on the structural stability concerns, as evidenced by three building shaking/vibrating complaints in 2024 (two of which were investigated with no violations found). There are also current active compliance inspections related to Local Law 188, and two plumbing-related incidents in 2022 - one involving unauthorized work in an apartment, and another regarding defective plumbing that resulted in a stop work order.

The building's maintenance record shows regular rodent inspections, with a rat activity detection in April 2025 being the most recent concern, though previous inspections generally passed. Environmental control board records from 2022 indicate unauthorized gas work that was subsequently resolved, and there are active DOB violations related to gas work qualifications. However, it's worth noting that there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the building for the past seven years, as evidenced by annual reports showing zero affected units from 2019 through 2025.

The building has undergone various permitted work between 2018 and 2020, including multiple electrical (EW) and plumbing (PL) permits, suggesting ongoing maintenance and infrastructure upgrades. Historical records show a concerning pattern of compliance issues, with 2022 being a particularly active year for violations and compliance audits. While many of these complaints were investigated and found to have no violations at the time of inspection, the recurring nature of certain issues, particularly structural concerns and plumbing problems, warrants attention. The most recent inspections indicate some persistent maintenance challenges, particularly regarding rodent control, while the building's age and history suggest ongoing infrastructure management will remain a key focus area.