218 Boerum Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The 6-unit, 3-story Old Law Tenement building at 218 Boerum Street in Williamsburg, built in 1931 and currently owned by Joel Fekete, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in late 2023, violations were issued for problems in apartment 1L, including defective hot water supply, heating system access issues, and multiple safety concerns (non-functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, unsafe electrical wiring conditions, and defective self-closing doors).

The building has faced recurring sanitary challenges, with multiple 311 complaints and Housing Maintenance Code complaints between 2021-2023 related to pests, mold, sewage issues, and appliance problems, though inspections did not result in violations for many of these complaints. A 2022 inspection in apartment 1R revealed several problems requiring attention, including water leak, ceiling damage, and the need to replace safety detectors. The property has shown consistent compliance with bedbug eradication, reporting zero infested units in the past three years (2022-2024).

An illegal conversion complaint was filed in June 2022 but could not be inspected due to access issues. Historical data from 2012 indicated issues with rodent activity, though more recent inspections have not documented any such problems. The owner has addressed most violations through certified corrections, though several safety and maintenance issues have persisted, requiring multiple inspections and work orders to resolve.