123 Berry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249

123 Berry Street is a 3-story, 6-unit residential building in Williamsburg, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Urszula Cichon. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years, with the most recent incident being a rat sighting reported in November 2024, though the inspection found no violations. The building has faced recurring water-related problems, including multiple plumbing complaints in 2019 regarding water supply issues, and a heavy flow water leak in 2021, though these inspections found no violations. Other notable incidents include a power outage in July 2020, heat and hot water issues in February 2019, and a window guard tenant refusal complaint in March 2019.

The building has undergone several Housing Maintenance Code inspections revealing various safety and compliance matters. In February 2019, violations were noted regarding carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and window guards specifically in apartment 3B. There were also administrative violations related to proper signage and bedbug reporting requirements in 2019-2020. The property experienced three Environmental Control Board violations in 2018 concerning obstructed exit passageways, for which fines were imposed but later resolved.

Recent bedbug reports from 2021 through 2024 show no infested units, and rodent inspections in 2022 and 2024 passed, though there was recorded rat activity in June 2022. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of water-related issues, safety compliance requirements, and rodent-related concerns, though many complaints have been resolved without violations being issued. The most recent bedbug reports indicate effective management, with no infestations recorded. Recent inspections have generally resulted in passing grades, suggesting improvements in building maintenance and compliance, though the recurring nature of some issues warrants attention to building systems and safety measures.