23 Ingraham Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The 6-unit, 3-story tenement building at 23 Ingraham Street in Williamsburg, owned by David Sofer and constructed in 1920, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years. Between June 2024 and April 2025, the building faced multiple violations, including persistent mold problems (July-August 2024), pest infestations (June 2024), and various plumbing and electrical issues. Most notably, there were multiple instances of unsanitary conditions related to mold and pests, with violations issued that required correction.

Recent complaints in April 2025 regarding cooking gas and pests were investigated, with the gas complaint deemed not to violate housing laws. The building faced several emergency situations, including a power outage in November 2024 that HPD was unable to fully investigate. The property has a documented history of rodent activity, with multiple inspections showing rat activity between 2018 and 2023, though the building has maintained an active compliance record since 2018.

Violations identified in late 2024 included problems with fire safety systems, door hardware, and public hall maintenance, though these were subsequently certified as corrected by early 2025. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of moisture-related issues, including multiple mold violations, and more recently, pest problems, suggesting ongoing challenges with building maintenance and sanitation systems. While there have been regular bedbug reports filed since 2021, all reporting periods indicate no infestations, and there is no current evidence of bedbug activity in the building.