79 Wolcott Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

79 Wolcott Street, a 4-story, 20-unit residential building in Red Hook owned by Perry Levitt, has experienced several notable maintenance and compliance issues since its construction in 2006. Most recently, in October 2024, the building faced heat and hot water supply problems affecting the entire building, though these issues were promptly addressed and closed by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development.

The building currently has multiple active violations with the Department of Buildings dating back to June 2023, related to the failure to file mandatory external low-pressure inspections for the years 2019-2021, though no disposition has been recorded as of October 2023. The building's maintenance record shows consistent bedbug reporting compliance between 2019-2025, with no documented infestations during any reporting period, indicating effective pest management practices.

A housing maintenance code violation was issued in March 2023 regarding the failure to file the annual bedbug report, though this appears to have been an administrative oversight rather than a reflection of an infestation problem. The property has maintained an active record of permits being issued between late 2018 and 2019 for various work types, including electrical, plumbing, and general repairs, suggesting regular maintenance and upkeep of the building's infrastructure. While the building has had its share of regulatory challenges, particularly regarding inspection filings and heating system reliability, the prompt resolution of recent heating issues and the lack of documented bedbug infestations over multiple reporting periods provides some reassurance about current living conditions.