12 Judge Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The 4-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement building at 12 Judge Street in East Williamsburg, owned by John Imperatore and constructed in 1920, has experienced several noteworthy maintenance issues in recent years. Most significantly, in early 2024, the building faced both mold and pest problems, with complaints registered in February of that year through the 311 system and subsequently investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). While the mold issue was resolved within two days of the complaint, the pest complaint remained open for several months before being closed in September 2024 without any violations being issued.

The building's maintenance history shows recurring attention required for pest management, with HPD violations documented in 2021, 2022, and 2023 regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports, though these violations were subsequently closed. However, the most recent bedbug reports from December 2024, January 2024, and June 2022 show no infested units or extermination activities, suggesting successful resolution of this particular issue. Notably, a rodent inspection conducted in January 2023 resulted in a passing grade.

The building has demonstrated some pattern of environmental challenges, with both mold and pest issues occurring in early 2024, though HPD inspections typically resulted in no formal violations or fines. The property has undergone several inspections over the past few years, with HPD being the primary agency involved in addressing maintenance concerns. While the building's recent history shows successful resolution of reported issues, the pattern of complaints and violations over multiple years indicates recurring maintenance challenges that have required prompt attention from housing authorities.