183 Guernsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222
The 8-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 183 Guernsey Street in Greenpoint, owned by Jay Gelb, has experienced recurring plumbing issues over the past three years, with multiple complaints and violations related to water supply problems. Most notably, there are two open Class C violations from 2023-2024 in apartment 1R regarding hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130°F. The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, including a 2021 heat/hot water issue that was reportedly resolved, and multiple appliance-related complaints (including refrigerator and electric/gas range issues) in 2022-2024.
Recent inspections in 2024 revealed emergency issues with fire escape safety and door concerns, though these were subsequently closed. The building underwent significant work between late 2021 and 2022 that generated multiple complaints regarding construction safety and tenant protection, including a period of work contrary to stop work orders. Several regulatory compliance inspections are currently active or were recently completed, including one regarding Local Law 188/17 compliance filed in August 2024.
The property has maintained a clean record regarding pest control, with no reported infestations or eradications of bedbugs since at least 2019, and passed a rodent inspection in June 2022. Historical data shows the building had several construction-related violations in 2021, including issues with temporary wiring support and unapproved electrical equipment, though these were resolved. The Department of Buildings has issued multiple violations related to failure to file external low-pressure inspections between 2022 and 2024, though most were dismissed. The building's permit history shows several active and closed permits for various work, including an issued alteration permit in June 2022 and work related to illegal conversion and gas issues in late 2023, which were closed due to inspector access issues.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 8 |
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Year built | 1928 |
Total area | 7000 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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