97 Kingsland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

The four-story, 8-unit building at 97 Kingsland Avenue in Williamsburg, owned by Giuseppe Bacarella, has recorded several significant maintenance issues since its construction in 2008. The most recent concerns, as of July 2024, center around Apartment 3A, which has open violations related to defective carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and damaged plastered surfaces. A slow water leak complaint from January 2024, which resulted in violations, is among the building's recent service requests.

The property has experienced recurring water-related issues, with a heavy flow leak complaint in September 2021 and the subsequent identification of mold and pest problems during that period, though some inspections were unable to gain access to verify conditions. The building's violation history reveals several safety and maintenance concerns requiring attention. These include multiple open violations as of July 2024 regarding safety notices and inspection certificate postings in common areas, as well as the need for proper gas leak procedures notification.

Notably, complaints about potential illegal hotel rooms and wall/retaining wall issues were recorded in 2021 and 2024 respectively, though inspectors were unable to gain access in both cases. On a positive note, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports from 2021-2025 showing zero infested units. While the building's recent history shows attention to fire safety requirements with violations related to smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, it appears there have been ongoing difficulties in addressing maintenance issues, particularly water-related problems, as evidenced by the pattern of service requests and violations over time.