15 Humboldt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

15 Humboldt Street is a 4-story, 8-unit residential building located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and owned by Tzipora Goldman. The 1931 Old Law Tenement has experienced several significant issues in recent years, most notably regarding illegal conversions and occupancy concerns. In mid-2023, inspections revealed unauthorized use of apartments 1R and 4F as transient accommodations, leading to multiple violations and substantial penalties totaling $87,500.

Additionally, there are serious outstanding violations for failure to maintain required safety systems and file necessary documentation. As of August 2024, the property has active Environmental Control Board violations totaling $62,500 for improperly posted vacate orders and failure to comply with correction orders. The building's maintenance history shows recurring problems with pest control, particularly in 2019 when multiple rodent-related complaints were lodged and documented, though inspections and bait applications were conducted in response.

The property also exhibits ongoing regulatory non-compliance, with multiple active violations related to external low-pressure inspections for 2018-2023, as well as an unresolved violation for failing to file the 2023 external low-pressure inspection report. Between 2021 and 2024, the building has consistently received Housing Maintenance Code violations for not submitting annual bedbug reports, and in June 2023, there were complaints regarding blocked egress paths. The combination of persistent regulatory violations, health and safety concerns, and inadequate response to documented issues raises significant questions about building management practices and maintenance standards. The most recent inspection-related activity focused on the improper removal of vacate orders and failure to address previously cited violations, suggesting continuing challenges with compliance and resident safety measures.