34 Sutton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222

34 Sutton Street is a 3-story, 6-unit residential building constructed in 1940 in the Greenpoint neighborhood, currently owned by Pilar Lema. The building's maintenance history reveals several recurring issues, particularly in 2020 and 2021, with multiple complaints about paint and plaster conditions, including specific concerns about walls and window frames. These issues, while concerning, were all investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and no violations were ultimately issued.

In 2024, two open violations were recorded regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports for 2023 and previous years, though the building's bedbug reporting history from 2018-2021 shows consistent documentation with no reported infestations or re-infestations. A series of violations noted in 2020 specifically targeted Apartment 2L, requiring repairs and repainting of various surfaces in the kitchen, bathroom, and other areas, though these were subsequently closed after certification of completion in late 2020. The building has experienced moisture-related issues, evidenced by emergency complaints regarding mold in September-October 2020, which were also resolved without issuing formal violations.

The most recent Department of Buildings violation from September 2024 regarding external low pressure inspection filing was dismissed in October 2024. Overall, while the building has a history of maintenance issues particularly in 2020-2021, most complaints were resolved through the proper channels without resulting in ongoing safety concerns or violations. The property has maintained regular bedbug reporting procedures, despite the recent open violations, with previous years showing no infestations. The age of the building and its history of paint/plaster issues suggest ongoing maintenance requirements are likely to continue, though recent years have shown fewer complaints overall.