431 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249

The 8-unit, 4-story tenement building at 431 Wythe Avenue in Williamsburg, owned by Dana Lowey, has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues over recent years. Most notably, as of March 2025, there is an ongoing investigation by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene regarding construction-related lead dust in common areas. The building has faced recurring problems with paint and plaster issues, as evidenced by two complaints in July 2024 that could not be inspected by HPD.

A series of heat and hot water complaints were recorded in January 2019, with one violation issued regarding inadequate heat supply to a specific apartment (4A) and another violation for locked access to the heating system. There were also window frame issues reported and not able to be inspected in February 2022. The property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug reporting compliance, with three consecutive years (2022-2024) showing no infested units or treatments required, though violations for not filing annual reports were noted in 2021 and 2022.

More recently, in 2025, the building underwent Local Law 188/17 compliance inspections, with some complaints requiring additional follow-up. While the building is over 100 years old, it has had relatively few serious violations when compared to similar properties, though the recent lead dust complaint and historical heat/hot water issues are notable concerns. The most current bedbug reports indicate successful eradication efforts, with zero infested units reported for the past three years.