760 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The 10-unit, 3-story building at 760 Metropolitan Avenue in Williamsburg, owned by James Juliano, is a newly constructed property completed in 2024. The building has experienced several compliance and safety-related issues since its construction. Most notably, between January and October 2024, there were multiple complaints about unsafe or illegal demolition work, construction beyond approved plans, and concerns about falling debris, though inspections generally found no violations warranting action.

In late 2024, three significant violations were issued related to safety protocols and materials used on the job site, resulting in penalties totaling $15,060. The building has also faced regulatory challenges, with four consecutive violations for failure to file external low-pressure inspections between 2022 and 2024, though three of these were dismissed. The property's maintenance record shows consistent attention to bedbug reporting requirements, with all annual reports filed between 2020 and 2024 indicating zero infested units.

However, there have been persistent rat activity issues, with documented sightings in 2018, 2022, and most recently in 2022 when the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene found violations on the property. The building is currently in compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, as evidenced by the most recent filing for the period ending October 31, 2024, showing no infestations. While the building appears to be largely free of current vermin issues and has met bedbug reporting requirements, the pattern of construction-related complaints and violations during its initial year of operation suggests ongoing monitoring of building maintenance practices may be warranted.