438 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The 6-story, 13-unit residential building at 438 Union Avenue in Williamsburg, owned by Charles Schwartz and completed in 2021, has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues since its construction. Most notably, between 2021 and 2023, the building received multiple Class A housing maintenance code violations related to bedbug report filings, though recent records from 2023-2024 indicate no bedbug infestation issues.

The building underwent significant construction work from early 2022, during which time there were numerous Department of Buildings complaints and violations, including concerns about safety measures, compliance with approved construction documents, inadequate housekeeping, and missing stair lighting. These issues resulted in several stop work orders and citations, though most were ultimately resolved or dismissed. More recent records show ongoing maintenance issues, including a current complaint about bees/wasps (as of August 2023) and a history of failed external low pressure inspection filings in 2018-2021, though these violations were dismissed in August 2023.

The building's systems appear generally well-maintained since 2023, as evidenced by the most recent bedbug report filings showing zero infested or eradicated units. While the construction period of 2022 revealed various safety and compliance challenges, the property has maintained active permit filings since then, suggesting regular monitoring and maintenance of building systems. The building's location has experienced normal urban challenges, as evidenced by the various 311 service requests and complaints, though many of these have been promptly addressed through proper channels.