126 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 126 Melrose Street in Bushwick, owned by Isaac Weiss and built in 1931, has experienced persistent maintenance issues over the past several years, particularly regarding pest control. The property has documented multiple pest-related complaints between late 2022 and early 2023, with several inspections revealing violations, including a notable infestation of mice in unit 2R (March 2023) and cockroaches in unit 1L (December 2022). The building's residents have also faced water-related challenges, including complaints about hot water temperatures exceeding 130 degrees in unit 1L and various plumbing issues.

More recently, in 2023-2024, there were concerns about heating systems and unsanitary conditions, though many of these complaints were either closed without violations or resulted in no findings during inspections. The property has active violations from the Department of Buildings related to the failure to file annual external low pressure inspections between 2019 and 2024, which require immediate attention. While the building has maintained a zero infestation record for bedbugs in all reporting periods since 2019, rodent activity remains a recurring challenge.

Recent inspections in 2024 showed mixed results, with some passing inspections but also noting rat activity in previous years. The historical record shows various maintenance issues being addressed, including door repairs and general maintenance matters in common areas, but the pattern of pest-related complaints and infrastructure issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building has generally complied with bedbug reporting requirements, consistently documenting zero infested units since 2019, though this pattern contrasts with the more frequent pest complaints recorded through 2023.