202 Franklin Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222

The 6-unit, 3-story tenement building at 202 Franklin Street in Greenpoint, owned by Mark Gersht, has experienced recurring heating system issues in recent years, with multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints documented between 2022 and the end of 2024. Most recent incidents occurred in December 2024, when inspectors were unable to access the building to verify the heating system status.

The building has also faced other maintenance challenges, including unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage (most recently in August 2023) and pest infestations, particularly affecting Apartment 1R in 2022, which was found to have issues with mice, roaches, and rats that required violation notices. The property underwent several repairs and inspections in 2022-2023, addressing various issues through violation notices, including problems with a shower stall faucet, a self-closing door, and defective ceramic tiles in Apartment 1R.

Security concerns were noted with an open violation regarding self-closing door hinges at the main entrance, though most other violations have been closed. The building's management has maintained bedbug-free status according to the most recent reports from 2023-2025, with no documented infestations in the past three reporting periods. While the building, constructed in 1931, has experienced persistent maintenance challenges, particularly with its heating system, recent bedbug reports suggest improved pest management, though ongoing attention to heating system reliability remains a concern.