20 Rutledge Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249

20 Rutledge Street is a three-story, three-unit residential building located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and owned by Jacob Birnbaum. Built in 1988, this Class A multiple dwelling building has experienced persistent maintenance and safety compliance issues over the past several years.

Most notably, there are currently seven open violations as of 2024, including three separate bedbug report compliance violations (most recent April 2024), two sets of self-closing door issues (April 2024 and February 2022), and several safety notice posting requirements related to gas leak procedures, carbon monoxide detector requirements, and general building registration. In February 2022, there were also violations for improper notice postings regarding the Housing Information Guide availability.

The building's history includes a significant rodent infestation issue in 2012, with multiple bait applications recorded between April and October of that year, though a compliance inspection in October 2012 documented passing results. The most concerning current violations involve safety and habitability issues, particularly the failure to file mandatory bedbug reports and maintain proper entrance door functionality, both of which directly impact resident comfort and safety. In addition to the open violations, the building has a pattern of recurring maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple violations for similar problems over the years, suggesting ongoing challenges with building maintenance and code compliance.