179 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215
The four-unit, four-story building at 179 12th Street in Gowanus, owned by Michael Phillip, has experienced several significant structural and safety concerns over the past few years. Most notably, in late 2022, the building faced serious structural stability issues, with multiple complaints regarding building shaking and vibrations, including a December 2022 violation noting vertical hairline cracks in the stucco from the first floor to the cornice at roof level.
These structural concerns triggered a building under structural monitoring status in February 2023. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past six reporting periods from 2020 to 2024, with all reports showing zero infested units.
While there was a rodent sighting reported in May 2019, the subsequent inspection on May 22, 2019, resulted in a passed inspection, suggesting the issue was promptly addressed. The only current active violation from December 2022 pertains to the stucco crack issue, which was also subject to a $625 penalty that has since been resolved.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 4 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 4400 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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