97 Jackson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The 6-unit, 3-story Old Law Tenement building at 97 Jackson Street, Williamsburg, owned by Teresa Sypytkowska, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, in early 2024, there were multiple electrical concerns, including wiring problems, outlet issues, and lighting failures, some classified as emergency situations. A concerning pattern of electrical complaints emerged, with five separate electrical-related complaints between 2021 and 2024, including two "Defective/Exposed" complaints in late 2023 and early 2024 that resulted in Oath Violations being served.

Heating and hot water issues were also reported in January 2024, though these were temporarily resolved according to HPD records. The building has multiple open housing maintenance code violations from January 2024, primarily affecting apartments 3R and 3L, including issues with bathroom tiles, kitchen floor tiles, door handles, and various other repair needs. There is an active ECB violation from January 2024 regarding unapproved/unsafe electrical equipment, with an associated penalty of $800.

The building's history includes two complaints in October 2021 regarding building shaking and egress concerns, though no violations were warranted at the time of inspection. On a positive note, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug and rodent infestations, with no reported cases in the past eight years, including the most recent annual filings through 2024 showing zero infested units. The property has undergone multiple inspections and received various service requests between 2020 and 2024, with most issues being addressed despite the ongoing nature of some violations. While many complaints resulted in no violations being issued, the frequency and nature of the electrical issues, in particular, suggest ongoing infrastructure challenges that may impact resident comfort and safety.