158 Rutledge Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The 8-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement building at 158 Rutledge Street in Williamsburg, owned by Michael Friedman and constructed in 1931, has a significant history of violations and maintenance issues, particularly from a 1990 inspection that revealed multiple problems requiring attention. These historical violations included safety concerns such as a loose handrail, rust on the cornice roof, and a missing light bulb in the front entranceway, along with more serious fire safety issues related to door security and fire-proofing requirements.

Notably, there were two separate violations regarding unauthorized alterations involving extended partition walls and doors into public hall areas, suggesting previous unauthorized modifications to the building's layout. While these violations were officially closed through various certifications between 2022 and 2024, the building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing multiple safety and security requirements over time.

Recent records show that the building has maintained a good track record in recent years, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past five reporting periods from 2020 through 2025, and the most recent building inspection in August 2024 found no warrantable violations. The only recent complaint on record was a 2024 sweep complaint that resulted in no violations being found at the time of inspection. The building's recent certification dates, with the most recent being a May 2024 certification for rust removal and painting, indicate ongoing maintenance attention to the property's condition, though it's worth noting that many of the recent certifications appear to address historical violations from the 1990 inspection period rather than new or current issues.