401 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215
401 12th Street is a 3-story, 6-unit Old Law Tenement building located in South Slope, Brooklyn, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by General Holdings Co., Ltd. The building's recent history (October 2023 onwards) has shown several maintenance and safety concerns that warrant attention. Most notably, there are ongoing issues with construction lead dust in common areas (status: In Progress since October 2023).
The building has also maintained a consistent record of bedbug management compliance, with all recent reports showing zero infested units from 2021 through 2024. Significant recent violations include concerns about fire safety and egress, with an open Class B violation from October 2023 regarding a defective iron ladder leading to a roof scuttle opening on the 3rd story. Other notable issues documented between October 2023 and March 2024 include multiple reports of missing signage, electrical wiring concerns, ceiling paint/plaster issues, and water leaks, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) found no violations in these cases.
Historical violations from 2018-2023 indicate several ongoing safety concerns, including problems with skylight safety rails, a broken skylight glass, improper use of cellar bathrooms, and unauthorized alterations involving staircase access to the cellar. Two Class A violations from 2018 regarding unauthorized alterations to the first-story flooring and improperly installed plumbing fixtures in the cellar remain open. The building's most recent inspection (April 2023) received a violation regarding failure to file 2022 external low-pressure inspection records, though this was dismissed in February 2024. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues, it's worth noting that all recent bedbug reports from 2019-2024 show no infestations or required eradications.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 6 |
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Year built | 1920 |
Total area | 3798 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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