852 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The three-story, eight-unit tenement building at 852 Metropolitan Avenue in East Williamsburg, owned by Charles Schwartz, has experienced several notable maintenance issues over recent years. The most recent concern, reported in November 2023, involved rodent sightings, though health inspectors were unable to access the property for an inspection. The building has a documented history of electrical system problems, particularly during 2018, when multiple power outages, issues with outlets, and appliance problems were reported, though inspections generally showed no violations.

Health and safety compliance was addressed in September 2024, when the building received violations for several administrative code requirements, including the need for proper notices regarding carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detector requirements, building registration information, and gas leak procedures; however, these violations were certified as closed shortly thereafter. The property has shown some persistence of unsanitary conditions, with two emergency mold violations issued in August 2021, specifically regarding approximately 5 square feet of visible mold in the first-floor laundry room. Historical data shows the building had a rodent issue in 2016, with subsequent inspections passing rates through to 2024, though a rat activity report in May 2016 was noted.

The building's bedbug report for the 2023-2024 period shows no infestations, which is consistent with previous years' reporting. A boiler complaint from 2021 resulted in an inspector being unable to gain access, and an illegal after-hours work complaint in 2018 was found to warrant no violation at the time of inspection. While the building's maintenance history shows regular inspections and attempts to address violations, the recurring nature of some issues, particularly relating to electrical systems, moisture, and pest control, is notable.