122 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

122 Bergen Street is a 4-story, 14-unit residential building constructed in 1880 in the Boerum Hill neighborhood, currently owned by Ales Realty Ltd. The property has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns relating to building systems and safety compliance. Between January 2024 and March 2025, there were multiple incidents of heat and hot water outages, with complaints registered for both the entire building and individual apartments.

Electrical system problems have been particularly notable, with several power outages and issues requiring inspection access that was not granted, as well as multiple Department of Buildings complaints regarding defective or exposed wiring. The building has also faced plumbing challenges, including a September 2024 water supply complaint that was inspected without violations being issued. The property has multiple active violations as of October 2023, including issues with improperly stored flower pots obstructing fire escape egress on multiple floors, and various maintenance concerns in apartment 4A, such as hot water exceeding 130 degrees, roof leaks, and defective self-closing doors.

A notable pattern of construction-related violations emerged in 2024, including multiple citations for electrical work performed without proper permits and failure to comply with stop work orders, resulting in significant penalties totaling $9,900. The building's history also shows recurring rodent activity in 2019 and 2020, though recent inspections in 2023 were passed. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past four years according to the mandatory reporting requirements, and the most recent rodent inspection in 2023 showed no current activity, the building's ongoing maintenance and compliance issues suggest persistent challenges with basic building systems and safety requirements.