285 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Located in Williamsburg, this 2-story, 4-unit building at 285 South 2nd Street, built in 1901 and owned by Mosses Guttman, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past decade that warrant attention. Most notably, in July 2021, there was an emergency heat/hot water violation affecting the entire building, which was partially substantiated through inspections of one apartment. The building has also faced recurring issues related to unauthorized basement modifications, with multiple violations between 2010 and 2014 concerning illegal living spaces and cooking facilities in basement Apartment 1.

These violations were finally certified as resolved in January 2025. Other documented concerns include a 2018 mold complaint that could not be inspected, a refrigerator-related issue in February 2021 that was investigated but resulted in no violations, and a bedbug-free record maintained consistently from 2021 through 2024. Inspection records reveal generally satisfactory conditions, with the most recent rodent inspection from December 2018 showing a passing result.

Two construction-related permits were issued in 2019 for electrical and plumbing work, suggesting some renovation activity during that period. The building's heat and hot water systems appear to have been the most persistent problem area, with the 2021 violation being classified as a C violation under the Administrative Code. While the history of violations is concerning, the absence of reported bedbug infestations or rodent issues in recent years is notable, and most historical violations have either been closed or reached resolution certification, including the significant basement modification violations.