959 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The 8-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement building at 959 Metropolitan Avenue in East Williamsburg, owned by Joel Fekete, has a mixed history of maintenance issues and compliance. Constructed in 1920, the building has faced multiple challenges with pest control, particularly evident during 2021-2022 when multiple rodent bait applications were required, though a recent November 2024 inspection passed compliance.

The building's maintenance record shows significant cluster of issues in June 2019, with multiple 311 Service Requests indicating problems with windows, plumbing, heat/hot water, and unsanitary conditions including mold, all of which resulted in violations. These issues prompted several inspections and work orders, though many were closed without violations or due to lack of access for inspectors.

The property has demonstrated some recent improvements, with no reported bedbug infestations in the last four reporting periods (2020-2024) and a recent passing rodent inspection in November 2024. However, the building's history shows periodic safety and maintenance concerns, including a 2019 violation for a missing smoke detector and several 2019 violations related to a freestanding radiator and encumbrances in the public hall. While the building has shown improvement in terms of pest control and compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, the maintenance record suggests ongoing attention to basic building systems and prompt response to tenant complaints has been necessary throughout recent years.