595 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The five-story, 24-unit tenement building at 595 Metropolitan Avenue in Williamsburg, constructed in 1920, has experienced several maintenance and compliance challenges in recent years, with the most pressing current issues relating to active Local Law 188 compliance inspections (since 2023-2024) where inspectors were unable to gain access on multiple attempts. Of particular concern are open violations from 2021 regarding fire escape egress obstruction due to air conditioners on multiple floors, and various 2007 violations including problems with garbage disposal systems, vestibule maintenance, and a bathroom in Apt B2 requiring repairs.

The building has also faced significant facade-related issues, with violations in 2022-2023 noting dangerous cracks in the brick masonry facade above the sidewalk, though these were ultimately resolved. Recent inspections in 2023 identified concerns about window lintel deflection and unpermitted sealing work, which were documented in a violation that was later dismissed. The property has undergone various inspections and received numerous service requests, including recent DOHMH food establishment-related complaints in late 2024 regarding construction and plumbing, though these were subsequently closed.

Although there have been multiple building safety and maintenance issues, the good news is that the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with no reported infestations in the past five years, and passed a rodent inspection in 2019. Historical violations from 2007 were primarily related to building maintenance and safety systems, including garbage disposal, door repairs, and fire safety. While many past violations have been resolved, the persistence of recent (2023-2024) compliance inspection access issues suggests ongoing challenges with building oversight and maintenance verification.