202 South 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

202 South 1st Street is a 5-story, 15-unit residential building constructed in 1906 in Williamsburg, currently owned by Scott Jaffee. The building has experienced recurring heating and water supply issues over the past few years, with multiple heat/hot water complaints recorded throughout 2021-2025, including a recent entire building heating issue in January 2025.

In addition, there have been significant maintenance concerns, including a recent mold complaint in February 2025, a power outage in June 2022, and various plumbing and door/window issues. The building's 4th floor apartment 4A had multiple violations issued in December 2022 related to water leaks, damaged plaster surfaces, and flooring issues, though these were certified as corrected in January 2023. Historical data shows an infestation-free record for bedbugs from 2019 through 2024, with rodent inspections showing a passed result in 2019, though there was a report of rat activity in 2014.

The building has undergone several safety inspections and compliance checks, including Tenant Safety Inspections in 2021 and Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections in 2023, all of which resulted in no violations being warranted. Multiple building permits have been issued between 2020 and 2022 for various maintenance work, suggesting ongoing efforts to address building systems and maintenance needs. While many of the complaints and violations have been addressed and closed by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, the recurring nature of heating and water supply issues remains a notable concern for this property over the past several years.