190 Middleton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The three-story, six-unit Old Law Tenement building at 190 Middleton Street in Williamsburg, owned by Cheskel Rubin and constructed in 1931, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, with complaints filed in both 2024 and 2021 that HPD was unable to inspect due to access issues. The property has multiple active violations with the Department of Buildings for failing to file required external low-pressure inspections from 2018 through 2023.

In 2021, there were several maintenance issues reported including problems with windows, floors, and walls in both common areas and apartments, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection in these cases. However, the building's bedbug situation appears stable, with no reported infestations or reinfestations in the past four reporting periods from 2021 through 2024. Recent rodent inspections in 2022 and 2023 indicated rat activity, marking a concerning trend since previous inspections in 2011 also showed failed compliance for unspecified reasons.

The building has maintained some basic safety compliance measures, having addressed prior violations regarding carbon monoxide detector requirements, though an open violation from 2021 remains concerning regarding encumbered items in public hallways. While the building has documented various maintenance issues over the years, including problems with heat, water, and interior surfaces, many complaints were closed due to lack of access for inspection rather than resolution verification. The multiple active violations for external low-pressure inspections dating from 2018 to 2023 represent the most significant outstanding compliance issue as of 2025.