170 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

170 Meserole Street is a 4-story, 8-unit residential building in Williamsburg, constructed in 2004 and currently owned by Jacob Bernat. The property has experienced recurring heating and water issues, with the most recent heat and hot water complaints filed in November 2024 currently remain unresolved. The building has a documented history of water-related problems, including slow leaks that were reported in both 2024 and 2022, as well as multiple heating system failures, with emergency complaints filed in 2022 and most recently in November 2024.

In addition to these maintenance concerns, there have been significant sanitary issues, including mold complaints in 2019 and 2022, though inspections were either denied access or could not verify the conditions. The building has also faced several housing code violations, including a 2022 violation for improper smoke detector notice posting and a 2020 violation regarding a fire stair door, both of which were subsequently addressed and closed. Between 2020 and 2021, three significant complaints were filed regarding potential illegal activities in the building, including illegal hotel room usage and unauthorized gas utility modifications, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these claims.

Despite these various issues, there have been no documented bedbug infestations in the building over the past five years, with all annual reports showing zero cases. The property has experienced persistent access issues during inspections, as evidenced by multiple complaints where inspectors were unable to enter the premises to verify conditions. While some historical concerns have been addressed and closed, the reoccurrence of heat and water issues, particularly the recent complaints from November 2024, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.