183 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
183 South 2nd Street is a 3-story, 4-unit old-law tenement building constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Abraham Heby. The property has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues, with multiple emergency complaints in 2023 and 2024, including a notable cluster of heat-related complaints in both December 2023 and May 2024. Water-related problems have been persistent, with multiple 311 complaints in 2023 regarding slow and damp leaks, and a significant plumbing issue in January 2023 that resulted in violations.
The building has faced several structural and maintenance challenges, including a backlog of open violations from an August 2023 inspection of Apartment 3, which documented multiple issues including electrical problems, ceiling damage, water leakage, and the need for various repairs to fixtures and surfaces. The building's history shows ongoing concerns with unauthorized modifications, as evidenced by multiple "Work Without Permit" complaints between 2022 and 2024. Most recently, in March 2024, there were violations noted regarding an interior staircase and bathroom modifications. There are also concerning patterns of rodent activity, with multiple inspections showing rat activity between 2019 and 2024, though a compliance inspection in April 2024 passed.
The property had bedbug infestations reported in previous cycles (2021-2022 and 2022-2023), though recent filings from 2023-2024 reported zero infested units with three units successfully treated. Recent building inspections and service requests indicate persistent issues with building systems and maintenance, including multiple instances of failed access for inspections, particularly regarding heat and hot water problems. The building's violations records show a combination of immediately hazardous conditions, some of which have been resolved or dismissed, and building maintenance code violations that suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing systems in place for monitoring and addressing infestations when they occur.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 4 |
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Year built | 1910 |
Total area | 3520 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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