147 Leonard Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The 8-unit, 4-story old law tenement at 147 Leonard Street in Williamsburg, owned by Adam Matthews, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past two years that warrant attention. Most notably, in 2024, multiple emergency safety concerns were reported and subsequently closed, including problems with smoke detectors, window frames, and water leaks. There were also non-emergency issues related to walls and a bathtub/shower that were similarly closed without inspection access being granted.

The building has an active ECB violation from October 2019 regarding chimney flue and water heater safety valve discharge pipes, with a penalty of $3,125 still due. While the property has maintained a clean bedbug record over the past five years, with no reported infestations or eradications, there are two open complaints from 2024 regarding compliance with Local Law 188/17 inspections that require resolution. Historical records show some ongoing maintenance challenges, including an open violation from 2018 regarding a disconnected radiator in the 4th story public hall.

The building's safety systems have been a recurring concern, with multiple reports about fire escapes and smoke detectors in need of attention. However, inspections in late 2023 found no violations related to wall paint/plaster issues or mold concerns. The property has undergone various scaffolding/safety inspection concerns in recent years, though most have been resolved with no violations found upon inspection. While the building's age and class suggest typical maintenance issues, the pattern of inspection access denial for multiple complaints in 2024 is noteworthy, indicating potential challenges with accessing units for necessary inspections.