96 George Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building at 96 George Street in Bushwick, owned by 96 George St. LLC, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues over the past two years. The property, built in 1931, has shown persistent problems with pest control, particularly with rodent infestations, as evidenced by multiple "Rat Activity" inspections between 2023 and 2025, including a compliance inspection in April 2025 that passed.

Between July and September 2024, multiple complaints were documented regarding unsanitary conditions, including mold and pests, as well as plumbing issues involving basins/sinks, and wall/ceiling damage, though inspections often resulted in no violations being found. More recent issues include an appliance complaint regarding a refrigerator from late 2024 that was closed without violations being issued. The building has also faced some notable violations over the years, including a 2023 Class C violation for inadequate heating system access and a 2023 Class C violation for lack of hot water in Apartment 3R.

Safety equipment concerns were documented in 2022 in Apartment 1R regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The building's management has maintained regular bedbug reporting records from 2018 through 2024, consistently showing zero infested units. Recent inspections have occasionally revealed issues with building cleanliness, such as debris at the front yard, and multiple inspection attempts regarding Certificate of Occupancy matters in 2024 for which inspectors were unable to gain access. While most complaints have been closed without violations, the recurring nature of pest-related issues and water-related complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges at the property.