191 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

The three-story, two-unit building at 191 Columbia Street, owned by Jonathan Samet, has experienced recurring issues with basic utilities and maintenance since at least 2019. Most recently, in 2025, there were two unsanitary condition complaints related to sewage and pests, where HPD was unable to complete inspections due to lack of access.

The building has a documented pattern of heat and hot water problems, with multiple emergency complaints in late 2023 regarding these services, though inspections were often hampered by lack of access, and HPD eventually confirmed restoration of services in some instances. Earlier maintenance issues included a water leak complaint in 2019, which resulted in violations, and several violations documented in 2020 related to fire safety, including obstructed egress through windows and various building maintenance deficiencies.

The property underwent some significant incidents in 2018-2020, including multiple Department of Building complaints regarding illegal conversions and other permit-related issues, though inspections were often marked as "Unable To Gain Access." Violations from this period included concerns about building security, including door and window issues, as well as problems with the heating system access and various encumbrances in public areas. The building's most recent bedbug reports from 2021 through 2024 show zero instances of infestations, suggesting effective pest management practices. Multiple permits were issued in 2018-2019 for work on the property, with some associated ECB violations regarding work without proper permits and failure to provide approved plans at the job site, though these appear to have been resolved.