358 Montgomery Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225

358 Montgomery Street is a 24-unit, 4-story New Law tenement building in Crown Heights, constructed in 1923 and currently owned by Eli Fruchter. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most recent complaints including a smoking violation in early 2025, mold concerns in May 2024, and a heat/hot water emergency affecting the entire building in February 2024, though the latter was reportedly resolved quickly. The building has a documented history of maintenance challenges, particularly in 2022 when multiple non-emergency complaints were filed regarding various issues including problems with flooring, doors/windows, electrical outlets, and ceiling conditions, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection.

A notable cluster of violations was recorded in 2021, including pest infestation, water leaks, and ceiling issues, all of which received violations. More recent inspections in 2024-2025 indicate some ongoing concerns, particularly regarding mold and pest control, with the most recent rodent inspection in February 2025 passing, though a rat activity report was noted in March 2024. The building has faced regulatory scrutiny regarding lead paint compliance, receiving violations in May 2023 for failure to provide required records and notify occupants of lead paint hazards.

Structural issues were recorded in 2020 related to damage from a vehicle impact affecting the perimeter fence and concrete. Despite these challenges, the building's Bedbug Reporting shows zero infestations reported in the past four years (2022-2025), and multiple rodent inspections have generally resulted in passing grades, though there was one instance of rat activity noted in early 2024. While some violations have been resolved through proper certification, a notable open violation remains as of the latest inspection regarding mold conditions in apartment 5DWEHA.