146 Amity Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

The 7-unit, 4-story building at 146 Amity Street in Cobble Hill, owned by Gregory Cohen and constructed in 1983, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in July 2023, the building faced unsanitary conditions related to mold, which affected multiple walls and ceiling surfaces in the bathroom of Apartment 4 on the second floor. As of August 2023, there are still several open violations, including the need to post gas leak procedures, remove flower pots obstructing fire escape egress, and address various maintenance issues such as repairing self-closing doors and posting required safety notices.

The building has an active ECB violation (as of May 2023) regarding improper emergency fire exit/access that carries a $6,250 penalty. The property has a history of unauthorized modifications and safety concerns, particularly related to the use of the cellar level, which was previously cited for being improperly used as sleeping quarters for duplex apartments #1 and #2. Multiple complaints in 2018-2020 identified work done without proper permits, including plumbing, electrical, and occupancy issues, though these violations have since been resolved.

Recent years have shown increased regulatory scrutiny, with several complaints regarding after-hours work and illegal conversions between 2020-2025, though most inspections resulted in no violations being found. The building has maintained an active record of compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestations between 2020 and 2025. A recent illegal construction complaint from 2025 was investigated but found no violations at the time of inspection.