136 Dupont Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222

The three-story, six-unit old law tenement building at 136 Dupont Street in Greenpoint, constructed in 1930 and currently owned by Diane Pitula, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past few years. Between November 2022 and March 2023, three separate complaints regarding lack of heat or hot water affecting the entire building were filed with both HPD and the Housing Maintenance Code, all categorized as emergencies.

Notably, in each instance, inspectors were unable to gain access to the apartments for evaluation. The building has also faced administrative challenges, with Housing Maintenance Code violations issued in 2021 and 2024 related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports, though these were subsequently closed.

While there was initial concern regarding bedbug infestations, the building's records from 2019 through 2024 show consistent reporting of zero infested units, with no instances of re-infestation or eradication required in any of the annual filings. The most recent bedbug report from July 2024 for the period of November 2022 to October 2023 continues this pattern of no infestations. Despite the significant number of heat/hot water complaints and access issues, it's worth noting that no violations have been recorded specifically relating to these heating system problems, and the most recent bedbug reporting compliance suggests improved attention to housing maintenance requirements.