2181 Pacific Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233
2181 Pacific Street is a 4-story, 16-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Amina Emanuel, located in Crown Heights. The building has experienced persistent rodent issues, with multiple rat sightings reported throughout 2023-2024, including two inspections in 2024 that confirmed rat activity. The property has faced significant safety and maintenance concerns in recent years, most notably a cluster of violations in 2024 related to safety systems including carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and fire escape maintenance, as well as temperature reporting device compliance.
There have been recurring heat and hot water issues, with complaints filed in late 2023 showing temporary loss of these essential services. The building's maintenance history shows multiple water leak complaints in 2023, though inspections found no violations in these cases. The Department of Buildings records indicate several active violations as of 2024, including failures to file required external low pressure inspection reports for 2022 and 2023.
Historical data shows a pattern of building violations and safety concerns, including issues with building permits, temporary encumbrances in public areas, and past elevator irregularities. In 2018-2019, there were multiple ECB violations related to work done without proper permits, particularly regarding a roof structure. The building has undergone various inspections and compliance checks for rat activity, with the most recent results in 2024 continuing to show rodent presence despite previous bait applications. Recent housing maintenance code complaints in 2024 have also highlighted issues with building systems and maintenance, though many of these complaints were categorized as non-emergency.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 16 |
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Year built | 1910 |
Total area | 16000 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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