158 West 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

The three-story, three-unit tenement at 158 West 9th Street in Carroll Gardens, owned by Simon Blitz, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most concerning are the recent plumbing problems, with a water supply complaint filed in February 2024 that the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to inspect due to access issues. In early 2022, there were multiple heat and hot water-related complaints, including one incident in Apartment 1 on the first story where hot water exceeded the maximum safe temperature of 130 degrees.

While one of these complaints was investigated without violations, two others resulted in HPD being unable to gain access for inspection. The building has also faced several code violations, though many have been addressed. A February 2022 inspection found issues with self-closing doors at the building's entrance and vestibule on the first story, and inadequate lighting in the vestibule.

The property appears to have maintained a good record with respect to pest management, as evidenced by five consecutive years (2020-2024) of bedbug reports showing no infestations, eradications, or re-infestations. However, rodent activity was documented in August 2014, indicating some historical pest management challenges. With its construction dating back to 1901, this building has faced typical aging infrastructure issues, though the recent inability to gain access for inspections raises some concerns about maintenance response protocols.