398 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211
The two-family house at 398 Metropolitan Avenue in Williamsburg, owned by Charles Liebman, is a 2-story building from 1900 with 3 units that has experienced several significant issues in recent years. Most notably, there are multiple active Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations from 2021 related to unauthorized construction work at the roof level, which reportedly created additional structures (25'x25' with doors and windows) including four violations with penalties of $25,000 each for failing to comply with a Commissioner's Order from March 2020 regarding work without a permit, and additional violations ranging from $2,500 to $12,500.
A Full Stop Work Order was issued in March 2020 regarding conditions endangering workers. The building has experienced recurring rodent issues, with inspections in 2019 showing rat activity, after previous rat inspections in 2012, though there was successful compliance noted in August 2012.
A December 2019 complaint regarding inadequate lighting prompted an HPD inspection, but no access was gained, resulting in the case being closed without resolution. While these violations are serious, particularly the active ECB violations regarding unpermitted construction, it's important to note that the building's structural safety has not been directly documented as compromised, and there have been no documented fire safety violations in recent years.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 1900 |
Total area | 3250 sq ft |
Floors | 2 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | 2 FAMILY HOUSE |

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