358 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

358 South 2nd Street is a 5-story, 27-unit residential building constructed in 1920 in Williamsburg, currently owned by Stephen Kraus. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout early 2025, with multiple complaints filed between January and February 2025, including two building-wide complaints in February that resulted in emergency response from HPD.

These heating system problems appear to be ongoing, as indicated by recent complaints and violations. The building has also faced maintenance challenges in individual units, particularly in Apartment 5E, where violations from late 2023 and early 2024 identified issues with water leaks and required repairs to plastered surfaces, while Apartment 4E had multiple violations including problems with radiator function and hot water temperature. In early 2025, the building received various complaints beyond heating issues, including reports of a water leak, flooring concerns, and an appliance problem, though HPD was frequently unable to gain access to complete inspections.

The property has maintained a bedbug-free record over the past several years, with zero reported infestations in any unit from 2019 to 2025. Additionally, there is an active violation from September 2024 regarding failure to file the required 2023 external low pressure inspection, which remains unresolved as of the current date. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of reactive rather than preventive repairs, with multiple complaints requiring emergency response, particularly regarding heating systems.