333 Berry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249

333 Berry Street is a four-story, 4-unit tenement building in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by 333 Berry Street LLC. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most recent significant problems involving inadequate heat and hot water in December 2024 and June 2025, as well as ongoing concerns about window frames noted in June 2025. The property has a documented pattern of electrical issues, particularly regarding lighting, with multiple complaints in 2019 and 2020, most of which resulted in HPD violations.

More recently, the building has faced serious boiler system problems, with the Department of Buildings issuing multiple violations in 2021 related to defective equipment, exposed wires, missing safety features, and improper installation of a Burnham boiler, along with corresponding penalties totaling $4,062. The building's violation history indicates systematic regulatory compliance issues, particularly regarding safety equipment and maintenance protocols. Between 2020 and 2024, there have been several open Class A violations related to bedbug reporting requirements and a failure to maintain proper safety notices regarding carbon monoxide detectors, gas leak procedures, and smoke detector requirements.

Additionally, there are concerns about building safety compliance, with violations issued for problems including a broken fire-retarded plaster ceiling in the 4th-story public hall (2020), multiple heating system failures, and various safety system deficiencies. The property has also been cited for failure to maintain proper documentation and posting requirements, including housing information guide notices and inspection certificates. While some violations have been closed, many remain open as of the most recent inspections, suggesting ongoing challenges with building maintenance and regulation compliance.