200 Calyer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222

The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 200 Calyer Street in Greenpoint, owned by Eric Orlofsky and constructed in 1930, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, there have been recurring heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building, with three documented complaints in 2023 and one in 2024, all classified as emergencies. In addition, there was a mold-related sanitary condition reported in mid-2024, which was subsequently addressed by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

The building has undergone multiple construction-related inspections, with dust and air quality issues noted in mid-2023, leading to concerns about worker safety and housekeeping violations. The property has an extensive history of maintenance violations requiring attention. A December 2023 inspection identified three violations in the third-story public hall requiring repairs, including roof leaks and fire retardant material issues, which were certified for correction in early 2024.

Historical violations from the late 1980s and 1990s remain unresolved, including concerns about the fire escape system and various maintenance issues in Apartment 2R. The building underwent construction work in early 2023 that prompted multiple complaints about work without permits and violations of fire safety codes, resulting in fines totaling $3,875, though these were eventually resolved. Despite these issues, a recent bedbug report for 2023-2024 shows no infestations, and rodent inspections between 2011 and 2013 generally indicate clearance, with only one instance of rat activity recorded and promptly addressed.