2136 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

2136 Fulton Street is a 3-story, 2-family residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, owned by Barry Spiegel and constructed in 1920. The property has experienced numerous maintenance and compliance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concern being a building-wide heat and hot water problem reported in May 2025, which resulted in violations that the owner has been given time to address. Multiple inspection reports from early 2025 revealed various conditions that did not violate housing laws, including issues with flooring/stairs, water leaks, and a broken window pane.

A significant number of violations were documented in August 2024, primarily affecting the first apartment, including problems with bathroom tiles, door repairs, water leaks in the kitchen ceiling, issues with plastered surfaces, and evidence of pest infestations (mice and roaches). The building has active Department of Buildings violations from June 2023 regarding failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2018, 2019, and 2020. Historical records indicate a pattern of maintenance issues, including multiple emergency complaints in early 2025 related to plumbing, heating, and various repair needs.

The property has faced challenges with pest management, as evidenced by multiple rat activity reports between 2021 and 2022, though recent bedbug reports from 2022-2025 indicate no infestations. Past Department of Buildings records show enforcement actions for work without permits in 2019, with associated penalties that were later resolved. While some violations have been closed, several remain open, including those related to plumbing, heating, and general maintenance. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and compliance with housing codes, particularly regarding timely repairs and the handling of violations.