168 Montrose Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206

168 Montrose Avenue is a 3-story, 6-unit New Law Tenement building built in 1920, currently owned by Miguel Guaman and located in Williamsburg. The property has experienced recurring heating issues, particularly evident in a cluster of heat and hot water complaints during December 2024, including several emergency reports and an initial building-wide complaint in December 1, 2024. These heating problems appear to persist into 2025, with a new complaint filed in January 2025, though HPD investigations generally found no violations.

The building also has some concerning open violations from an October 2024 inspection related to non-compliance with lead paint regulations, including failure to notify occupants about lead hazards and failure to provide required records related to lead-based paint. The building underwent significant repairs in 2023, particularly in Apartment 1L, where multiple violations were addressed including those related to safety devices (smoke and carbon monoxide detectors), plumbing issues, and wall conditions. A complete renovation was documented in March 2023, which appears to have resolved several interior maintenance issues.

The property has maintained a good record regarding bedbug incidents, with no reported infestations in the past five reporting periods from 2019 through 2024, including the most recent filing for the period ending October 31, 2024, which showed 0 infested units. While the building is currently facing heating system challenges as evidenced by recent complaints, the property has shown responsiveness to various maintenance issues in the past, with prompt inspections and repairs. The open lead violation from 2024 inspection merits attention, though previous patterns suggest historical compliance with building maintenance requirements once issues are formally documented.