204 South 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

204 South 1st Street is a 6-story, 13-unit residential building constructed in 1907 in Williamsburg, currently owned by Scott Jaffee. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues in recent years, with the most recent complaints filed in January 2025, though inspections were unable to confirm the conditions due to lack of access. These heating system concerns have been a persistent problem, with multiple similar complaints dating back to at least 2024.

Other maintenance issues have included various plumbing problems (including bathtub and water supply issues), paint/plaster concerns, and flooring problems, though many of these service requests were closed without violations being found. The building underwent significant improvements and inspections between 2020 and 2023, addressing various code violations including lead paint hazards, window guard requirements, and mold remediation in apartment 6D. Several tenant safety inspections were conducted between 2021-2022 with no violations found.

The elevator system has also required attention, with historical complaints about service and proper functioning dating back to 2018, and violations related to pressure inspection filings noted in 2023. The building's management has maintained regular bedbug reporting compliance since 2019, showing zero infestations in recent reporting periods, and rodent inspections in 2019 passed without issues, though there were previous rat activity reports from 2009. The property has had multiple permits issued in recent years for various maintenance and improvement work, indicating active management of building systems and infrastructure.