37 Montrose Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The 5-story, 10-unit residential building at 37 Montrose Avenue in Williamsburg, owned by Barry Himmel, has experienced several notable issues since its construction in 2018, with the most recent concerns occurring in 2024. The building has a recurring pattern of heat and hot water problems, with three documented complaints about inadequate heating and hot water service - most recently in February 2024, when violations were issued for both lack of hot water and gas supply issues in apartment 3F, as well as a locked heating system door in the basement.

In late 2023 and early 2024, the building faced elevator-related issues, resulting in a violation for alternate service problems and security concerns, along with an associated penalty of $1,562. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past five years, with no reported cases in any of the annual filings from 2019 through 2024.

While there have been various violations noted over the years, including multiple safety and maintenance issues in 2020 (such as missing gas leak notice, inspection certificate, and various safety requirements), most of these have been resolved. The building's violation history shows a pattern of addressing issues promptly, as evidenced by the resolution dates of most violations, with the exception of some ongoing maintenance concerns. The property has undergone regular inspections and demonstrated compliance with most Housing Maintenance Code requirements, though access issues during inspections have been noted, particularly in 2019 and 2020.