277 Humboldt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The 8-unit, 4-story building at 277 Humboldt Street in Williamsburg, constructed in 1920, has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most concerning are two unresolved complaints from 2023 regarding water supply and smoke detector issues, both of which the Department of Housing Preservation and Development could not access for inspection. The building had multiple fire safety violations in 2018, particularly affecting apartments 2L, 3L, and 3R, including the removal of fire stopping materials from ceilings and walls, though these violations were ultimately closed.

During the same period, there were serious plumbing and electrical work issues, including unpermitted gas piping removal and unsafe electrical wiring, resulting in several Environmental Control Board violations. While the building has had periodic plumbing issues, with complaints recorded in 2018 and more recently in 2023, these were generally not substantiated upon inspection. The property has maintained an active bedbug reporting history from 2019 through 2025, with most years reporting zero infestations, though there were occasional instances of reported infestations in 2020-2021.

Historical records from 2013-2014 show regular rodent control measures being implemented, with bait applied multiple times, suggesting past pest control challenges. Two recent bedbug reports for 2023-2024 show no active infestations, and in 2024, the building was cited for not filing its 2023 external low pressure inspection, though this violation was later dismissed. The building's ownership, 277 Humboldt Owner LLC, appears to have addressed most past violations through proper permit acquisition and remediation, including obtaining new plumbing permits in 2019 following issues with the previous contractor's license suspension.