402 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The 6-story residential building at 402 South 2nd Street in Williamsburg, owned by Hewes Mews Development L.P., has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with particular concerns related to heat and hot water systems. Most recently, in March 2024, there was a heat and hot water complaint affecting the entire building, though no violations were issued upon inspection. This follows a pattern of similar complaints, including hot water problems in apartment 4C (January 2021) where water exceeded the maximum temperature of 130 degrees, and another heat complaint from December 2022.

The building has also faced significant elevator maintenance challenges, with multiple complaints in 2024 regarding "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service," resulting in active violations as of September 2024 related to expired tags and required safety features. The property has undergone various repairs and inspections revealing several persistent issues, particularly affecting apartment 5A. Violations recorded in January 2022 included broken window balances, mold conditions in the kitchen cabinet, and water leak problems, though many of these were subsequently closed.

There have been multiple instances of water-related issues, including a heavy flow leak reported in January 2022 and a water supply problem in July 2023. The building's elevator system has been a recurring concern, with multiple violations recorded between 2019 and 2024, including failure to perform required inspections and maintenance. Despite these challenges, the building has maintained a record of zero reported bedbug infestations since at least 2018, and while there were rodent inspection failures noted in December 2018, subsequent inspections have shown compliance.