196 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217

The two-family brownstone at 196 Bergen Street in Boerum Hill, built in 1871 and currently owned by Alon Ashourzadeh, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. Most notably, in 2023, there were two health department complaints regarding rodent and insect issues in food establishments (both closed), and a building inspection in October 2023 resulted in an Oath Violation related to construction work beyond approved plans.

The building has also faced multiple Department of Buildings complaints, including an illegal conversion complaint in April 2023 where inspectors were unable to gain access, and a construction safety violation in March 2022 regarding improper scaffolding installation. During late 2019, there were two separate heat and hot water complaints, though one inspection could not gain access to the apartments. The property has been subject to penalties for permit violations, with a December 2023 violation noting failure to comply with building permit requirements, resulting in a $620 penalty.

Despite these issues, there have been no reports of bedbug infestations in the building over the past three years (2021-2024), with annual filings showing zero infested or eradicated units. The building has a total of three units (as per initial information), and it has undergone various inspections and compliance checks through multiple agencies, including the Department of Health and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development. While some issues have been resolved through inspections and administrative closures, the pattern of complaints suggests ongoing attention to maintenance and compliance requirements may be necessary.