380 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The 6-unit, 4-story tenement building at 380 South 2nd Street in Williamsburg, owned by Joseph Woolridge and constructed in 1910, has experienced numerous maintenance and compliance issues over the past year. Most notably, there have been recurring heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building in early 2025, with violations issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

The building has active Department of Buildings (DOB) violations for failure to file required external low pressure inspections from 2018 through 2023. Significant violations were recorded in September 2024 for Apartment 6, including missing carbon monoxide detectors and a defective water closet, and in June 2024 for Apartment 5, involving various issues such as electrical problems, water leaks, and plaster repair needs. Recent inspection attempts by HPD have often been hindered by access issues, with multiple complaints in 2025 regarding general maintenance, plumbing, and appliances being closed due to unavailability of units for inspection.

The building has undergone rodent control measures in 2024, with evidence of rat activity recorded in March and April, though subsequent compliance inspections showed improvement. Notably, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past three reporting periods (2023-2025), indicating effective pest management. The building's age and location in a rapidly developing neighborhood like Williamsburg suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, as evidenced by the number of service requests and violations recorded in recent years.