68 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

The 16-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement building at 68 Nelson Street in Red Hook, owned by Ben Fullergoogins, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past year. Most notably, there were two separate incidents of heat and hot water loss in April 2025 affecting the entire building, though heat and hot water were reportedly restored during inspections. The building has also faced persistent rodent issues, with multiple inspections in 2024 showing rat activity, and a Bait application required in March 2024.

Recent housing complaints indicate problems with building systems and maintenance, including heavy water leaks (June 2025), refrigeration issues (April and May 2025), unsanitary conditions, and pest problems. The building's second-floor apartment (2B) has several open violations from October 2024 including issues with hot water supply, a broken wash basin, various plumbing problems, and concerns about a defective carbon monoxide detector. From a historical perspective, the building has maintained a generally problematic pattern with various maintenance issues, particularly regarding heat/hot water systems and pest control.

Inspection records show recurrent problems with garbage storage and sanitation. More recent inspections have revealed ongoing issues with the intercom system (October 2024), an active ECB violation related to water and lighting in unit 4A (2023), and an unfiled external low-pressure inspection from April 2023. The building's management has often been unable to gain access for inspections or has not effectively addressed recurring issues, as evidenced by multiple complaints being closed without proper resolution or follow-up from residents.