120 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249

120 South 2nd Street in Williamsburg is a 5-story, 17-unit residential building constructed in 2004 and currently owned by Aron Kapelyus. The building has experienced recurring maintenance challenges, most notably with its elevator system, which has been the subject of multiple complaints and violations between 2018-2023. The Department of Buildings issued violations in 2022 and 2023 related to elevator service and maintenance, with a $1,250 penalty imposed in March 2023 for hazardous conditions due to the out-of-service elevator affecting multiple floors.

The building has also faced periodic issues with essential services, including recent heat and hot water outages reported in February 2025, though these were resolved promptly according to HPD records. Other maintenance concerns have included water leaks (2023), electrical issues (2019), and elevator maintenance problems (2018), all of which were ultimately resolved according to HPD inspections. The property has maintained an active bedbug management record, with all annual reporting periods from 2021-present showing zero infested units or re-infestations.

While there were reports of rat activity in 2019, subsequent inspections showed bait applications were made, and the building's rodent control efforts appear to have been addressed. The building has had three consecutive years (2021-2023) of failing to file their annual bedbug report on time, receiving Class A violations for this oversight, though records indicate no actual infestations have occurred. Recent operational history shows some recurring service issues but generally indicates problems are addressed promptly when reported through official channels. The building's maintenance record shows an pattern of occasional service disruptions, particularly with the elevator system, though most issues appear to be resolved through proper channels when reported.