138 Adelphi Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205

The three-unit, three-story building at 138 Adelphi Street in Fort Greene, owned by Mary Wimbish and dating back to 1899, has experienced several notable maintenance and compliance issues over the past few years. Most concerning is the building's persistent failure to comply with annual bedbug reporting requirements from 2020 through 2024, resulting in four open Class A violations.

The property has also faced water-related challenges, including a significant incident in January 2020 that involved water leaks, mold, and ceiling damage in the third-floor apartment, leading to multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations. An investigation in late 2022 revealed rodent issues, though a follow-up compliance inspection in December 2022 passed, despite an initial failure for "Other Reasons." The building's maintenance record includes multiple complaints and violations related to unauthorized plumbing work, with three separate incidents between late 2021 and early 2022 regarding illegal plumbing modifications including boiler installation, resulting in fines and enforcement actions.

The Department of Buildings' inspection attempts for these plumbing issues in 2021-2022 encountered access problems. These plumbing violations coincided with the building's Environmental Control Board violations in March 2022, where both the property owner and a plumbing company were cited for performing work without the required permits, though the owner's violation was resolved with no penalties while the plumbing company's $6,250 penalty remains outstanding. While some of these issues have been addressed or closed, several open violations remain, indicating ongoing compliance challenges for this historic property.