478 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

The three-story, four-unit building at 478 Henry Street in Cobble Hill, owned by Amber Shap, has had several notable events since 2020. Most concerning was a drinking water complaint in May 2022 that prompted a Department of Health investigation; fortunately, no health code violations or hazards were found. The building has maintained an active record of compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no reported infestations or eradications over the past four reporting periods from 2021 to 2025.

In 2020-2021, there were two significant fence-related issues, with violations regarding an excessively tall rear yard fence that resulted in fines totaling $1,125, though these were ultimately resolved. The Department of Buildings conducted a tenant safety inspection in January 2021 and issued several permits for work at the property between 2020 and 2021. Most recently, in April 2024, there was a violation noted regarding the filing of annual bedbug reports, though it was marked as closed.

The building's housing maintenance history reveals consistent requirements for annual bedbug reporting compliance between 2021 and 2024, with the most recent reports (2024-2025) showing zero infested or eradicated units. The property has not experienced any major safety incidents or health code violations since the 2022 water complaint, which was resolved without any identified problems. The building's age (built in 1868) is consistent with its classification as an Old Law Tenement, and it has maintained active compliance with most city regulations, though the bedbug reporting violations in 2024 suggest some administrative oversight in this area.