102 Somers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

102 Somers Street is a 4-story, 8-unit residential building constructed in 2017 in Bedford-Stuyvesant, currently owned by Israel Ortiz. The building's recent history (2024-2025) has been marked by recurring issues with doors and windows, particularly the front entry door lock, which was cited in multiple complaints and violations, including a $1,562 penalty in September 2024 for a broken lock and missing door knob. The property has experienced persistent maintenance challenges, with multiple emergency complaints about lighting (July and August 2024) and door issues. A significant cluster of complaints in mid-2024 involved unsanitary conditions, including garbage storage problems and pest issues, though many of these complaints were closed without violations due to inspection access issues.

The building's violation history reveals several concerning patterns. In 2022, violations were issued regarding multiple self-closing doors and a disabled sprinkler head in apartment 1B. Historical data shows persistent issues during the construction period (2018-2019), including multiple violations for safety compliance, with penalties totaling over $14,000 for various violations related to construction practices and site maintenance. There were also complaints about illegal apartment modifications, specifically regarding unauthorized duplex conversion attempts between 2018-2024, though most were ultimately determined not to warrant further action upon inspection.

On a positive note, the building has consistently reported zero bedbug infestations in annual reports from 2022 through 2025, and earlier rodent inspections in 2017 and 2018 were passed, indicating generally good pest control management. The property has undergone multiple inspections and service calls regarding various maintenance issues, with particular attention needed on door security and lighting systems based on recent complaint patterns. While most violations from the construction period have been resolved, there are still open violations from 2022 regarding self-closing doors in certain areas that remain notable. The building's maintenance record shows regular interaction with housing authorities, though many complaints have been resolved without finding violations, suggesting some challenges with access for inspectors or varying conditions at the time of inspection.