202 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

202 South 2nd Street is a 6-story, 41-unit residential building in Williamsburg, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Gabriel Bousbib. The building has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over recent years, with the most pressing concerns including ongoing pest problems (with the latest unsanitary condition complaint in October 2024), water-related issues (multiple reports of damp spots and leaks in 2023-24), and multiple electrical system problems (including wiring and lighting issues in 2023).

The property has faced significant challenges with its heating system, experiencing multiple heat and hot water outages in 2022, and has had recurring boiler-related complaints between 2021-2022, including one instance where inspectors were unable to gain access for three consecutive attempts in late 2021. Bedbug reports indicate one infested unit in the most recent reporting period (2023-24), though previous years showed no infestations. The building's maintenance history reveals several apartment-specific violations that were addressed, particularly in 2024, including issues in apartments 18, 25, 26, and 34 related to safety systems (smoke and carbon monoxide detectors), door hardware, and ceiling/wall surfaces.

There is documented evidence of rodent activity, with multiple bait applications in 2024, and the building has failed at least one rodent inspection during that year. The property has also had issues with building-wide systems and compliance matters, including failure to display energy efficiency scores and issues with fire safety systems, though many of these violations have been resolved or dismissed. Recent inspections in 2023-24 have focused on specific apartments, with multiple violations related to safety systems and building maintenance being addressed through corrective actions and certifications.