99 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249

The three-story, three-unit tenement building at 99 South 2nd Street in Williamsburg, owned by Paul Freiman, has experienced several notable maintenance and compliance issues since 2020. Most significantly, in November 2022, there was a cluster of heat and hot water complaints, with multiple tenants reporting problems before HPD inspections confirmed some issues, including excessively hot water in Apartment 3 that exceeded 130 degrees. Security has been a recurring concern, with violations documented for defective self-closing doors at both the building entrance and within Apartment 3, particularly highlighted during 2022 inspections.

More recent concerns include a 2024 complaint regarding debris, which resulted in a violation, and an active complaint from November 2024 about a failure to maintain building conditions, though the inspector could not gain access for examination. The building's exterior has faced various structural challenges, with a 2024 violation noting a cracked and bulging section on the right side wall, for which a $1,250 penalty was imposed. Previous environmental violations included issues with a fence height (2023) and masonry wall condition (2023) that were subsequently resolved.

However, the property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with annual reporting from 2022 through 2024 showing zero cases. Rodent inspections conducted in 2019 both resulted in passing grades, suggesting no significant pest control issues. The building's history reveals recurring issues with maintenance and compliance, particularly regarding heat/hot water systems and security features, though recent records indicate some active management of these concerns, including the resolution of several previous violations.