48 Withers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The 4-story, 2-family house at 48 Withers Street in Williamsburg, owned by Paul Henry, was constructed in 2013 and has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in February 2025, a rodent complaint was made but could not be inspected by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

In mid-2023, two water leak complaints were filed, though inspectors were unable to access the property to evaluate these issues. A significant cluster of violations was documented in late 2022, primarily affecting the third-floor apartment (Apt 3), including problems with heating, roof leaks, defective faucets, and carbon monoxide detector issues, though these were certified as resolved by early 2024.

The building has a documented history of heat and hot water problems, with emergency complaints in both 2021 (affecting the entire building) and 2022 (affecting a single apartment). Between 2019 and 2021, there was one food-related incident reported to DOHMH, and the building experienced rodent and insect issues in 2024, which was reportedly addressed. While the property has passed a rodent inspection in July 2018 and has maintained a record of no bed bug infestations since 2019, the recent pattern of maintenance complaints, particularly regarding water issues and pest control, suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and access for inspections.