138 Scholes Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The 5-story, 10-unit tenement building at 138 Scholes Street in Williamsburg, owned by Dror Markovich and constructed in 1920, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water service, particularly in recent years. Most notably, a heat and hot water complaint was filed in December 2023 that required HPD intervention, but inspectors were unable to access apartments for evaluation. Similar heating issues were reported in November 2019 and throughout 2018, with varying resolutions.

The building has also faced several maintenance challenges, including a slow water leak complaint in April 2019, and multiple code violations related to building systems and safety. The property has undergone periodic inspections that revealed various violations requiring attention. In 2021, there was a documented gas supply issue in apartment 4, while multiple violations were recorded in October 2019 related to fire safety, smoke detectors, and general maintenance in apartments 6, 8, and 10, including problems with plaster surfaces, paint consistency, and door functionality.

Between 2020 and 2024, there were three separate "work without permit" violations related to unauthorized renovation work in various apartments, though these were ultimately resolved with imposed penalties. The building's bedbug reports from 2021 through 2025 consistently indicate no infestations, with the most recent filing in January 2025 reporting zero infested or re-infested units. The property received its most recent permit issuance in April 2022 for unspecified work, with the permit remaining active.