126 Kane Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

The property at 126 Kane Street is a 4-unit, 3-story brownstone built in 1850, currently owned by Orazio Denaro. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, with the most recent cluster of complaints in May 2025 revealing multiple violations requiring attention, including plumbing problems (toilet and sink), wall and ceiling damage (paint/plaster), window repairs, flooring concerns, and mold issues.

These violations were issued in May 2025, during which time the property was also cited for rodent problems, with a health department inspection unable to access the property. The building's basement unit appears to have significant unresolved issues, with open violations from a May 2024 inspection citing problems with windows, walls, ceilings, and missing safety equipment (smoke and carbon monoxide detectors), as well as water leak concerns in the bathroom. The property has a documented history of gas-related safety violations from 2018, with the Department of Buildings issuing citations for improper gas piping installation, resulting in a $1,250 penalty that has been resolved.

While rodent inspections conducted in April and July 2025 passed successfully, the building has experienced various maintenance challenges over time, including a significant number of Housing Maintenance Code complaints and violations. The basement apartment's current violations indicate ongoing maintenance challenges requiring the owner's attention, particularly in terms of safety equipment, structural maintenance, and plumbing systems. The building's age (constructed in 1850) and history of maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep, particularly in the basement unit where most current violations are concentrated.