319 Hooper Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

319 Hooper Street is a 6-story, 32-unit NEW LAW TENEMENT building constructed in 1925, currently under the ownership of David Tennebaum. The property has experienced significant maintenance issues over the past two years, with the most pressing concerns involving water-related problems. In 2025 alone, there were multiple complaints about water leaks (both heavy flow and slow leaks), ceiling paint/plaster issues, and unsanitary conditions including mold and pest problems.

Recent rodent activity has been consistently documented throughout 2024-2025, with inspections showing rat activity as recently as June 2025, despite bait application attempts in mid-2024. The building has a history of violations and complaints related to basic maintenance and safety requirements. Significant violations were recorded in late 2024 and early 2025, including a failure to properly maintain heating systems, defective doors, and various paint/plaster issues. Three apartment units (3E and 6F) were found to have multiple violations in late 2024, though these were subsequently certified as corrected in early 2025.

The building experienced structural concerns in 2021, including issues with the facade and a leaning parapet wall, which led to multiple ECB violations and emergency work orders. While the property has maintained an active compliance record with bedbug reporting (showing no infestations or treatments since 2019) and had some violations related to illegal hotel operations investigated (though inspectors were often unable to gain access), the persistent pattern of water, pest, and maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep. The property also had several issues with its sidewalk shed and scaffolding in 2023, resulting in violations for inadequate heights and expired permits. Multiple complaints about the building's facade and masonry work were documented between 2021-2024, with various penalties imposed and subsequently resolved, though one active ECB violation from May 2024 regarding failure to comply with a Commissioner's order remains open with a $2,500 penalty.