287 South 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

287 South 1st Street is a 4-story, 9-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1910 in Williamsburg, currently owned by Stephen Kraus. The building has experienced recurring electrical issues in recent months, with three electricity-related incidents reported between May 2024 (including power outages and no lighting), though none resulted in violations.

In March 2023, multiple maintenance issues were identified, including problems with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, a water leak with damp spots, and door/window concerns, all of which were promptly addressed without violation citations. More recently, in August 2024, three notable violations were documented related to building security and safety: defective self-closing doors at the meter room and front street entrance (Class C), along with a broken latch-set at the front entrance (Class B).

Additional maintenance needs were identified, including bathroom grout issues in Apartment 2B, defective carbon monoxide detector in Apartment 3A, waste line obstructions in Apartment 1C, and plaster/paint repairs needed in Apartment 4A. The building has maintained a clean record regarding pest issues, with no documented bedbug or rodent infestations in the past six years, though a failed rodent inspection was noted in September 2016. A 2024 inspection revealed various maintenance needs across multiple units, including door, plumbing, and plaster repairs, though all violations have been marked as closed following appropriate remediation.