163 Humboldt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The 8-unit, 4-story old-law tenement at 163 Humboldt Street, built in 1920 and currently owned by A Halberstam, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past two years. Most recently, in June 2025, there were complaints about a door frame and water leak, which HPD inspectors were unable to assess due to lack of access. Throughout 2023-2024, the building faced multiple heat and hot water problems, particularly affecting Apartment 2R, along with plumbing issues including sink and ventilation system problems that resulted in some violations.

The apartment has also experienced window-related issues, with both window panes and door frame problems being reported. Two significant violations were issued in July 2024 regarding flower pots obstructing fire escape egress from the third-story balcony, though three violations related to safety equipment in Apartment 2R remain open, including concerns about smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and a fire escape window lock. The building's history shows some concerning patterns, particularly regarding heat and hot water supply problems, with multiple complaints filed between April and December 2023.

While there were reports of indoor air quality issues (chemical odors) in September 2023, and some plumbing problems in 2024, the most significant recent concerns relate to safety violations. However, it's worth noting that the building has maintained a clean record for bedbugs over the past three years, with no reported infestations from 2021 through 2024. The property has also shown improvement in rodent control, with no rat activity reported since 2019, after several years of issues between 2011-2012.