135 Hewes Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
The four-story, 1910 Old Law Tenement building at 135 Hewes Street in Williamsburg, currently owned by Joseph Templer, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most concerning is the building's apparent neglect of mandatory boiler and pressure inspections, with active violations dating from 2018 through 2024 for failing to file required reports, including six consecutive missed external low pressure inspections from 2018-2023, representing a potentially serious safety concern.
In 2024, the building had documented rodent issues, with a July complaint resulting in violations and additional inspections showing rat activity, though a subsequent August inspection passed. The building has also faced multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations, particularly regarding safety and maintenance of common areas. In 2022, violations were noted for items such as missing floor signs in stairwells, encumbrances in public hall areas, and defective self-closing doors.
While some of these issues were eventually resolved, new violations emerged, including in 2024 when the property was cited for failing to file annual bedbug reports. However, the most recent bedbug report (2024) shows no infested units during the reporting period. The property has undergone various inspections and received notices of violations over the years, and while some issues have been addressed, the building's ongoing pattern of missed inspections and violations suggests persistent maintenance challenges.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 4 |
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Year built | 1910 |
Total area | 5760 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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