959 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The 6-story, 47-unit tenement building at 959 Carroll Street, owned by Yehoshua Jacobs, has shown significant ongoing maintenance issues throughout 2023-2025. Most recently, in April 2025, multiple non-emergency complaints were filed regarding problems with door and window frames, wall conditions, and a water leak, all of which remain unresolved as of July 2025. In March-April 2025, there were incidents involving heating/hot water issues and pest problems, though these complaints were closed. The building has also experienced recurring elevator problems, with multiple complaints about "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service" between 2021 and 2025, leading to violations and penalties, including a $1,250 fine in 2024 for inoperable equipment.

The property has faced various housing maintenance code violations, particularly affecting apartments E3 and D5 in late 2024, involving issues with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and pest infestations. The building's maintenance history indicates persistent infrastructure challenges, including water leaks, door/window issues, and wall conditions. While the building has shown compliance in recent bedbug inspections, with no reported infestation cases from 2019-2025, rodent activity has been a recurring concern, with multiple inspections revealing rat activity between 2023 and 2025, though recent inspections in 2025 have shown improvements. The property has maintained an active approach to addressing violations, with many being certified as corrected through proper procedures, though there are several current open complaints that require attention.

Building management has generally responded to violations, with most being resolved through proper channels. However, recent inspection attempts by HPD have faced access issues, indicating potential challenges in coordinating necessary repairs. The building's age (built in 1936) and designation as a "New Law Tenement" suggest it is subject to specific housing regulations that require ongoing maintenance and safety compliance. The presence of recent non-emergency complaints regarding basic infrastructure (windows, walls, plumbing) indicates continued maintenance challenges, while past violations related to safety systems (smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors) demonstrate the importance of regular system checks and maintenance in older buildings. The elevator system has been a particular focus of violations, with multiple citations for various safety and operational issues between 2018 and 2024.