978 Montgomery Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213

978 Montgomery Street is a 2-story, 4-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1923, currently owned by Bernessa Vassall. The property has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues, with at least two documented crises in the past three years (October 2021 and February 2022) requiring emergency intervention from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The building has also faced multiple safety and maintenance challenges, particularly in 2021, when Apartment 1F was found to have defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, hot water issues, and security concerns related to the boiler room access.

Additionally, there were violations regarding self-closing doors in common areas and the need for proper gas leak procedures notification. Recent inspections indicate some improvements in pest management, with the most recent bedbug reports from 2025 showing no affected units. The property has maintained good rodent control, passing all recent inspections from 2022 through 2025.

Three consecutive Housing Maintenance Code violations related to bedbug reporting requirements were noted in 2022-2024, though these were likely administrative in nature. A significant matter occurred in late 2021 involving the rear garage structure, which required coordination with multiple neighboring properties for safe demolition and soil stabilization, though this violation was ultimately dismissed. While the building has had its share of maintenance issues, particularly concerning heating systems, recent years show improved compliance with pest control requirements and general maintenance standards, with particular attention paid to resolving earlier violations through appropriate certifications.