141 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

141 Albany Avenue is a four-story, eight-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1920 and owned by Jodie Walker. The property has recently shown significant maintenance issues, particularly in 2024, with multiple violations related to water supply problems, including slow leaks and heavy flow water leaks, appearing throughout the year. Notably, following an August 2024 inspection, there are open violations in apartment 3R concerning mold, carbon monoxide detector issues, water leaks, and pest infestations.

The building has also experienced recurring unsanitary conditions, with multiple complaints about pests and mold between April and August 2024. Structural concerns were highlighted in early 2024 when dislodged masonry and stucco from the fourth floor were reported to be falling onto the adjacent property, resulting in an active Environmental Control Board violation with a $2,500 penalty. Additionally, there are open violations from 2023 regarding failure to file required external low-pressure inspections for multiple years.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of moisture-related issues, with multiple water-related complaints and violations. Earlier complaints from 2024 included concerns about shower/bathtub problems and refrigerator issues. While the property has maintained a bedbug-free status (as evidenced by annual reports showing 0 infestations) and has consistently passed rodent inspections in recent years (with the exception of one "Rat Activity" report in 2016), the recent emphasis on water leaks, mold, and safety systems (such as carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms) represents a significant maintenance challenge. The Department of Buildings has documented multiple violations in 2023-2024 regarding safety system compliance and general maintenance issues, indicating an ongoing need for attention to basic building systems and resident safety concerns.