143 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

143 9th Street in Gowanus is a 3-story, 5-unit old law tenement building owned by Celestino Vidal and constructed in 1931. The property has recently experienced significant structural issues, most notably a serious fire incident on December 21, 2023, which caused partial roof collapse and structural damage. This incident resulted in multiple active violations due to heavily sagging roof framing, damaged walls, and the building being rendered non-compliant due to fire and water damage.

Following the fire, there was a full vacate order issued on December 21, 2023, and subsequent structural monitoring requirements were implemented, with the building requiring engineering evaluation and reporting. The building has a concerning pattern of open Housing Maintenance Code violations related to bedbug reporting requirements, with notices issued annually from 2021 through 2024 for failure to file the required reports. Additionally, several Department of Buildings complaints were filed in December 2023, including issues with building stability and multiple failure to maintain violations, though some were closed with no violations warranted at the time of inspection.

As of March 2024, there are still active violations related to the fire damage, specifically concerning the roof structure and inadequate bracing of walls. While one violation from December 21, 2023, was eventually dismissed in March 2024 after an engineer's report was accepted, the building's current status as of April 2024 shows multiple continuing violations requiring attention. The historical record of the building is limited, but the recent events indicate a period of significant structural and maintenance challenges, particularly following the December 2023 fire incident. The recurring bedbug reporting violations suggest potential gaps in compliance with housing maintenance requirements.