949 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

949 Metropolitan Avenue is a 4-story, 8-unit residential building in East Williamsburg, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Joel Fekete. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with significant concerns around heating and pest control. Most notably, in February 2025, there were multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions and pests, as well as heat and hot water issues in individual apartments, though inspectors were unable to gain access to conduct proper evaluations.

The building had similar heating problems documented in multiple complaints during February 2020, which were classified as emergency situations affecting the entire building. Additionally, there was a concerning complaint in 2024 regarding building shaking or vibration, though inspectors also could not gain access to investigate. The property has undergone various inspections and maintenance actions related to pest control, including rodent inspections in 2024 (passed) and 2021 (with bait applied).

While the building has filed annual bedbug reports from 2021 to 2024 showing no infested units, the presence of persistent rodent issues in 2021 and more recent pest complaints in 2025 indicate ongoing challenges with maintaining a pest-free environment. The building has been subject to several citations for maintenance violations, including issues with the fire escape, radiators, electrical fixtures, and requirements for documentation on bedbug reporting. A notable incident occurred in early 2023 involving unauthorized construction work and the erection of scaffolding over 40 feet high without proper permits, which resulted in a violation. However, more recent bedbug reports from 2022-2024 indicate successful eradication efforts, with no confirmed infestations in the past three reporting periods.