142 Newton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222

The 6-unit, 3-story old law tenement building at 142 Newton Street in Greenpoint, constructed in 1930 and currently owned by 142 Newton LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. The most pressing current concern is multiple active violations from the Department of Buildings related to the failure to file annual external low-pressure inspections, with violations dated from 2018 through 2024 remaining unresolved.

In 2018, the building faced numerous emergency complaints including power outages, plumbing issues with steam pipes, sewage problems, and various sanitary conditions involving mold and pests, though inspections generally found no violations. Notably, in September 2018, multiple violations were recorded for Apartment 3R, including issues with mold, defective carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, door problems, and a non-compliant kitchen ceiling.

The building's more recent history shows some improvements, with no reported bedbug infestations in the last two reporting periods (2023 and 2022), and rodent inspections from 2009 and 2013 showing passed results, though there was rat activity noted in September 2013. The property has had several permits issued between 2019 and 2022 for various work, including plumbing and electrical work, suggesting ongoing maintenance and improvement efforts by the current ownership. While the building has had its share of maintenance challenges, particularly in 2018, there have been no recent reports of similar issues, though the active low-pressure inspection violations remain a notable concern as of October 2023.