117 Vernon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206

117 Vernon Avenue is a two-story, three-unit residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, and owned by Duvid Ganz. The 126-year-old structure has experienced numerous maintenance challenges in recent years, with particularly notable concerns regarding heat and water issues. Between late 2023 and 2024, there were multiple emergency heat and hot water complaints for both the entire building and individual apartments, with inspections often unable to gain access to the units.

More recently, in 2025, there have been ongoing rodent issues, with multiple inspections showing rat activity even as recently as July 2025. The building's violation history reveals several significant maintenance and safety concerns. As of August 2023, there are active ECB violations regarding improper occupancy, with reports of converted SROs and keyed locked rooms, along with water damage issues on the third floor.

The building has also faced access issues for inspections, including concerning complaints about blocked or improper egress in late 2023. Previous violations from 2021-2024 include problems with paint/plaster conditions, unsanitary conditions (including mold and sewage issues), and various building safety concerns such as the need for repairs to self-closing doors and concrete structures. The property has a concerning pattern of failed access to inspections for various complaints, suggesting potential difficulties in addressing building-wide issues and maintaining proper communication with housing authorities. The building has also displayed persistent pest issues, with multiple rodent activity reports and bait applications throughout 2024-2025, indicating ongoing challenges with vermin control despite established baiting protocols.