220 Boerum Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

220 Boerum Street is a 3-story, 6-unit residential building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Baruch Davidson in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over the past few years.

Most recently, in September 2023, multiple complaints were filed regarding indoor air quality, ventilation systems, fire escape safety, and mold problems, though no violations were ultimately issued following HPD inspections. The building is currently facing four open violations related to the failure to file mandatory annual bedbug reports, with inspection dates ranging from 2021 to 2024. There have been recurring concerns about illegal conversions, with three separate complaints filed between 2020 and 2023, though inspectors were unable to gain access to the premises for verification each time.

Historically, the building has had various health and safety issues, including a documented pest problem in January 2022 that HPD could not inspect, and rodent activity reported in 2010 and 2012, with subsequent successful compliance inspections. The most recent concerns appear to be primarily focused on air quality and mold issues, which were reported in September 2023. While many recent complaints have been addressed (albeit without violations being issued), the persistence of bedbug report violations and multiple attempted inspections for illegal conversion concerns suggests ongoing management compliance challenges.