61 Morgan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The 6-unit, 3-story tenement building at 61 Morgan Avenue in Williamsburg, owned by Ari Koth, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns being persistent pest problems and safety violations. Recent 311 complaints in June 2024 regarding unsanitary conditions related to pests resulted in failed inspections due to lack of access. Prior to this, in 2023, the building faced multiple emergency complaints including water leaks, fire escape problems, and door maintenance issues, some of which led to official violations being issued.

The building's condition has prompted multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations, particularly in September 2023, including unsafe electrical wiring in the third-story public hall, defective fire safety features, and various maintenance issues in apartments 2L and 3R. A significant heating emergency was reported in January 2022 affecting the entire building. The property has maintained a relatively consistent record regarding bedbugs, with no reported infestations in the past four years (2021-2024).

Rodent activity was a concern in 2017-2018, with multiple instances of rat activity requiring bait application, but a recent rodent inspection in October 2024 passed without issues, suggesting improvements in pest management. A Department of Buildings complaint regarding failure to maintain the property was filed in May 2024, though inspectors were unable to gain access during their final attempt in May 2025. While some violations from 2023 have been certified as corrected by November-December 2023, including repairs to door security and wall conditions, the building continues to experience ongoing maintenance challenges that affect resident comfort and safety.