130 Ryerson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205

The two-family house at 130 Ryerson Street in Clinton Hill, owned by Jack Brown, has been through several significant events since its construction in 1901. Most recently, in May 2025, the building experienced serious structural issues when the north-facing (Exposure 4) party wall was damaged due to unauthorized excavation work at the adjacent property (128 Ryerson Street). This resulted in diagonal cracks from the cellar to the roof level, prompting multiple emergency violations requiring immediate monitoring and repair work.

Prior to this, the building faced multiple violations between 2018-2019 related to maintenance and unauthorized modifications, including issues with building walls, additional dwelling units, and construction work without proper permits. In 2018, there were concerning structural issues noted with a loose cornice over the entrance, and the building was subject to several Environmental Control Board violations regarding failure to file required certificates of correction, with penalties totaling over $15,000. The property has shown some improvement in recent years, with no recorded bedbug infestations since 2020 and a passing rodent inspection in 2020.

Several permits for emergency work and general maintenance have been issued between 2019 and 2023, including for exterior work and structural repairs. Historical records show past heating system issues in apartment 3 during 2017-2018, though these violations were subsequently closed. While the building has faced numerous challenges over the years, particularly regarding structural maintenance and unauthorized alterations, recent permits suggest ongoing efforts to address these issues, though the May 2025 structural concerns represent a significant new development requiring immediate attention.