728 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 728 Lorimer Street in Williamsburg, owned by Pinchus Rottenberg, has a significant record of maintenance issues and violations since 2021, particularly concerning water-related problems and sanitation concerns. The most recent inspections in 2025 revealed multiple water-related complaints that HPD was unable to inspect, including issues with slow leaks, heavy water flow, and radiator problems reported in January 2025. Between 2024-2025, the building experienced recurring water leak complaints, with at least two instances of heavy flow conditions reported in December 2024.

The property has also had consistent rodent activity, with multiple inspections showing either rat activity or requiring bait application between 2021-2025, though the most recent April 2025 inspection passed. Other notable issues include several emergency maintenance requests in 2024-2025 for electrical problems (including a power outage), mold, and unsanitary conditions. The building has undergone various inspections revealing multiple violations that have been subsequently addressed.

In early 2024, violations were recorded for maintenance issues such as a defective handrail, self-closing doors, and pest control needs. An emergency complaint regarding building shaking/vibration was investigated in February 2024 but resulted in no violations being warranted. Importantly, the building's bedbug reports from 2021-2025 consistently show zero infestation cases, indicating effective pest management in this regard. While the building is over 95 years old and has experienced multiple maintenance issues, it appears the owner has generally addressed violations through the HPD process, as evidenced by the closed status of most complaints, though there have been recent instances where HPD inspectors were unable to gain access to complete their inspections.