924 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The five-story, 32-unit residential building at 924 Metropolitan Avenue in East Williamsburg, constructed in 2007 and currently owned by Neera Raj, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in 2025, there have been multiple complaints and violations related to ventilation and indoor air quality, including ventilation system problems and mold concerns, with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) issuing multiple notices to the property management. The building has also faced pest control challenges, with multiple violations recorded in May 2025 through the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

The property has a history of mechanical and safety concerns, including an active ECB violation from January 2023 related to boiler room maintenance and equipment issues with a substantial penalty of $3,125. There have been multiple ventilation system violations, particularly affecting apartments 103 and 503, which had issues with broken mechanical systems in kitchens and bathrooms. Additional mechanical concerns include a recurring pattern of elevator service complaints, with an active complaint regarding single-device elevator service entered in May 2025, and historical boiler-related issues in 2023. The building has consistently maintained a rodent-free status since 2016, and there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years, with all annual bedbug reports showing zero affected units since 2020.

The property has shown some improvement in recent months, with multiple ventilation-related complaints being resolved between June 2025, though the recurrence of similar complaints suggests ongoing system challenges. The building's management has generally responded to complaints, with many violations being certified as corrected by their respective deadlines, though some issues have required multiple service requests to address. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of ventilation system problems, water leaks, and pest control issues over the past year, indicating some ongoing challenges with building maintenance and systems. All documented bedbug reports from 2020 through 2025 show zero infestation cases, suggesting effective pest management practices have been maintained.