169 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The 8-unit, 4-story building at 169 South 2nd Street in Williamsburg, owned by Cesar Aponte, has a tumultuous history marked by multiple recent issues. In January 2024, multiple complaints were filed regarding various building systems, including electrical wiring, no lighting, water leaks, flooring issues, pest problems, and concerns with doors/windows, all of which were closed without violations being found by Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

Notably, there were two emergency complaints regarding the mailbox and roofing that required inspection but could not be accessed by HPD. The building has significant outstanding concerns from a December 2023 inspection that remain unresolved as of October 2023, including allegations of unauthorized apartment conversions creating additional living quarters, and issues with entry door hardware not meeting code requirements.

Further investigations from October 2023 revealed serious safety and maintenance violations in Apartment 2B, including pest infestations, defective self-closing doors, broken bathroom fixtures, and missing safety equipment like carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms. The Department of Buildings has multiple active violations from December 2023 regarding occupancy issues and unauthorized construction work, with penalties totaling $4,062. While the building reportedly has no current rodent issues as of March 2019 and had no bedbug infestations reported in the most recent 2024 filing, the extensive list of recent complaints and violations suggests ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges.