142 Scholes Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The 12-unit, 5-story Old Law Tenement building at 142 Scholes Street in Williamsburg, currently owned by Ari Koth and constructed in 1931, has experienced persistent infrastructure and maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heating and hot water systems, with multiple building-wide complaints documented in early 2025 and 2024, including an emergency complaint in January 2025.

Other significant issues include plumbing problems affecting various fixtures (bathtubs, sinks, radiators) and multiple emergency situations involving water leaks, mold, and interior maintenance concerns. The building underwent multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations related to water leaks, mold, and various repair needs between 2023 and 2024, with violations in apartments 6, 8, and 12 requiring attention to issues such as mold conditions, water leaks, and defective fixtures. The Department of Buildings records show several concerning incidents in 2023, including electrical wiring issues, potential illegal conversions, and unauthorized construction work, though inspections often resulted in "no violation warranted" or inspector inability to gain access.

There were also environmental control board violations related to building maintenance and safety concerns, including a fine in April 2023 for missing A/C supports and earlier violations for unauthorized gas piping installation and sidewalk shed permits. Rodent inspections between 2012 and 2022 revealed recurring rat activity, though a compliance inspection in late 2022 showed improved conditions. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations for at least the past three reporting periods from 2021 through 2024, with no reported units affected.