142 Leonard Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

142 Leonard Street is a 4-story, 488-unit Class A building constructed in 1938 and currently owned by Frederick Camerata. The building has experienced several recurring maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with the most significant concerns emerging in 2025.

These include ongoing complaints about mold and unsanitary conditions, multiple door/window-related issues, and heating system problems earlier in 2025. The building has also seen infrastructure challenges, with multiple water-related issues reported between June 2025, including heavy and slow leaks, along with concerns about wall paint/plaster conditions. The property has a documented history of compliance inspections from 2023-2024, with some concerns raised about door self-closing mechanisms and fire safety doors, particularly during 2024 inspections.

There was a notable incident in late 2022 involving construction-related safety violations, including a pedestrian being struck by a construction fence, resulting in significant penalties for the construction company. While the building has shown evidence of addressing some issues through compliance inspections, including no violations found during several inspections in 2023, there are persistent maintenance concerns that continue to require attention. Recent bedbug and rodent inspections indicate no current infestations, though there have been past instances of rat activity recorded in 2018 and 2019.