274 South 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

274 South 1st Street is a 5-story, 4-unit residential building in Williamsburg, constructed in 2008 and currently owned by Lipa Friedman. The building has experienced recurring moisture-related issues, with multiple documented water leak complaints between 2018 and 2021, including heavy flow and slow leaks, particularly affecting Apartment 1A.

2018 was marked by significant sanitary concerns, with multiple mold complaints documented between August and December, as well as pest problems in September. The building also underwent unauthorized alterations that were later addressed, including a duplex conversion in Apartment 1A that was confirmed through multiple inspections and resulted in Housing Maintenance Code Violations in December 2021, specifically for illegally installing stairs to the cellar and creating additional living spaces. Various window and door frame issues were documented in 2018, and in 2020-2021, there were complaints about ceiling conditions in Apartment 1.

While recent records show no pest or bedbug issues (with all inspections from 2020 to 2024 reporting zero infested units), and no active violations as of the latest available data, the building's history of water, mold, and unauthorized modifications suggests previous maintenance challenges. Importantly, multiple 311 complaints in 2018-2021 resulted in both violations and inspections, with some requiring additional follow-up, particularly regarding water leaks and sanitation issues. The most recent bedbug reports from 2022-2024 indicate effective pest management, with no infestations reported in any units.