242 South 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
This six-story, 25-unit New Law Tenement building at 242 South 3rd Street in Williamsburg, built in 1912, has experienced several significant maintenance and pest control issues in recent years. Most notably, the building has been grappling with persistent rodent problems; the most recent inspections in late 2024, including an October compliance inspection, confirmed rat activity, following previous inspections in March 2024 when bait was applied.
The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued a rodent-related violation in August 2024, and another rat sighting complaint in August 2024 noted violations requiring follow-up inspections. The building has also faced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints filed in September-October 2023 regarding problems affecting the entire building, though these complaints were closed without specified resolutions.
An active violation from September 2024 indicates a failure to file the 2023 External Low-Pressure Inspection report, which remains unresolved. While the building has maintained a mostly clean record regarding bedbugs in recent years (with the last infestation reported in 2020), the ongoing rodent issues and recent heating problems suggest continuing challenges with building maintenance. The property is currently owned by 181 Havemeyer LLC.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 25 |
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Year built | 1912 |
Total area | 19890 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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- 179 Havemeyer St, New York, NY 11211
- 181 Havemeyer St, New York, NY 11211
- 242 South 3rd St, New York, NY 11211
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