183 Maujer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The 8-unit, 4-story old law tenement building at 183 Maujer Street, owned by Herman Mauskopf and constructed in 1920, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent months. Between June and July 2024 alone, the building received multiple complaints requiring HPD inspections, including issues with safety systems (smoke detectors, CO detectors, and a sprinkler system), mold problems, ventilation system concerns, and various interior maintenance matters including problems with walls, ceilings, and flooring. The only unit with documented Housing Maintenance Code Violations is Apartment 2L, which has several open and closed violations including issues with water leaks, mold, pest infestation, and various repair needs for windows, floors, and ceilings.

While no active bedbug infestations have been reported in recent years (as per the last six filings showing zero infested units), the building has had a history of pest control issues, particularly with rodents, as evidenced by multiple inspections in 2011 showing rat activity, though subsequent inspections showed compliance. The property has also seen some concerning safety-related complaints in the past, including a 2020 complaint about blocked egress and excessive debris, though inspections were unable to gain access to verify these conditions. The building's recent inspection history shows HPD responding promptly to complaints, with inspections occurring within days of reports, though notably, no violations were issued for any of the recent complaints examined between June and July 2024.

However, the cumulative nature of these complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has undergone some repairs as indicated by several violations being certified as closed, but others, particularly in Apartment 2L, remain open as of the latest inspection dates. Of particular note is a current Class C violation regarding a mouse infestation in Apartment 2L, which remains open as of the July 2024 inspection date, though other violations from the same inspection period have been closed. The building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status in recent years, with all required filings showing zero infested units.