182 Amity Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

The four-story, 40-unit building at 182 Amity Street in Cobble Hill, owned by Lucy Baumrind, has faced several notable maintenance and safety issues since its conversion to a Class A building. The property, constructed in 1860, experienced significant heating system problems in November 2018, with multiple emergency complaints recorded about inadequate heat and hot water, including violations for failing to provide adequate heat throughout the building and access to the heating system. Summer 2018 revealed multiple urgent issues in Apartment 1B, including mold, water leaks, electrical problems, and safety concerns regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, all of which were subsequently documented in violations requiring correction.

More recent history shows significant violations in late 2019 and early 2020 related to unauthorized renovation work in Apartments 1B and 2B, including interior demolition without proper permits and compromised firestopping, which resulted in multiple $1,250 to $2,500 fines that have since been resolved. The building also faced a benchmarking reporting violation in May 2019, though this was dismissed after challenge. As of 2023-2024, there have been no bedbug infestations reported in the building for multiple consecutive reporting periods, suggesting improved pest management.

The property has had regular issues with tenant safety systems, including the need to properly secure doors, address smoke detector problems, and maintain appropriate fire safety measures, though many of these violations show as resolved or closed. The building's recent history (2024 onwards) shows no reported pest issues, and all bedbug reports have consistently indicated zero affected units. However, the pattern of heating system issues in 2018 and safety violations in 2019-2020 suggests historical challenges with maintenance and safety compliance that required significant attention to resolve.