135 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249

135 Metropolitan Avenue is a 4-story, 10-unit residential building constructed in 2010 in Williamsburg, currently owned by Herman Mauskopf. The building's maintenance history shows recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, particularly evident in late 2020 through 2023, with multiple complaints filed and violations recorded, including an emergency heat/hot water complaint in November 2023 that was resolved within one day. Other significant building maintenance concerns in 2021 included a fire escape safety inspection (no violations found), plumbing issues with basins/sinks, and water leak problems.

Violations related to safety equipment were documented in early 2021, including issues with smoke detectors and carbon monoxide devices in Apartment 3A. The building faced several compliance challenges between 2019-2020, including a period of improper use as a transient dwelling in Apartment 2C, which resulted in multiple Environmental Control Board violations that were later resolved. An ECB violation from late 2020 related to improperly installed mechanical units resulted in a fine of $1,562.

The property has maintained an active bedbug reporting history from 2020 through 2024, consistently reporting zero infested units. Rodent activity issues were noted between 2016-2019, with initial inspections showing rat activity but followed by successful compliance inspections. The most recent rodent inspections indicate a generally improved condition, with compliance passes and no recent rat activity reported. The building has undergone regular bedbug and rodent inspections since 2016, showing proactive management of these issues, and has maintained an up-to-date bedbug reporting record with no reported infestations in recent years.