165 Montrose Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206
The 27-unit, 5-story tenement building at 165 Montrose Avenue in Williamsburg, constructed in 1920, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years, particularly relating to heating and water systems. Most notably, there were four separate heat/hot water complaints in 2025 and 2024 that resulted in HPD inspectors being unable to gain access for proper inspection.
Violations were cited in 2023 and 2024 regarding excessively hot water (above 130°F) in apartment 1E, which was certified for correction in April 2024, along with various plumbing and ceiling issues in apartment 2D. The building has also faced infrastructure challenges, including electrical problems (no lighting in 2024), water supply issues, and some sanitary concerns including pigeon waste (2024) and mold (2024). In 2023, two apartments (1E and 2C) were found to have defective self-closing doors.
The property has maintained a clean record regarding pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations since 2019, and recent rodent inspections in 2024 indicated compliance with health standards. The building's management has generally responded to violations and complaints, as evidenced by the resolution of several issues through inspections and citations, including a 2023 ECB violation related to improper HVAC installation on multiple floors, which was resolved with no penalties. While there have been numerous service requests and some violations recorded for the building, many complaints have been closed without violations being issued, and the property has demonstrated compliance with major health and safety requirements in recent rodent inspections and bedbug reporting systems.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 27 |
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Year built | 1920 |
Total area | 21750 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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