12 Douglass Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

The three-story, two-unit residential building at 12 Douglass Street in Carroll Gardens, owned by Carmen Sanchez, has experienced several significant issues in recent years that warrant attention. Most notably, in early 2025, a serious structural concern was documented, with inspectors noting a damaged wall in the cellar level exhibiting cracks, as well as water damage to the wall adjacent to the stairs leading to the first floor.

This violation, categorized as a structural non-compliance issue, remains active as of July 2025. The building has also faced recurring housing maintenance code violations related to bedbug reporting requirements, with open violations documented in 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021. Each of these violations relates to the owner's failure to submit the required annual bedbug report as mandated by HPD regulations, though these specific violations have been consistent across multiple years and do not necessarily indicate an active infestation.

The most recent complaint related to the building, filed in January 2025, concerned issues with shaking or vibrating that potentially affected structural stability. This complaint was investigated within two days and resulted in violations being served, though the specific nature of these violations was not detailed in the provided records. Given the age of the building (constructed in 1910) and its documented history of both structural and maintenance issues, the property appears to be experiencing ongoing challenges that could impact resident comfort and safety, particularly focusing on the recent structural concerns and the recurring nature of bedbug reporting violations.