168 Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Located in Bushwick, 168 Wilson Avenue is a three-story, four-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Benny Bruer. The building has experienced several notable maintenance issues over the past five years, with recurring water leak incidents documented in mid-2020 that were classified as "heavy flow" emergencies but resulted in no violations.

A significant mold issue was identified in September 2020 in Apartment 1B, affecting wood baseboards on the north and west walls, leading to both Class A and Class B violations, though records indicate these were ultimately resolved. The property has faced some concerning violations regarding building safety protocols, including a 2018 violation related to gas leak notification procedures and self-closing door requirements, both of which were resolved. More recent history shows potential unauthorized modifications to the building, with two illegal conversion complaints filed in 2018 and 2021, the latter resulting in a violation for a stairway connection between the first floor and cellar in Apartment 1B.

As of 2025, the building has maintained an active bedbug-free status for the past four years, with no reported infestations since two units were treated in 2019-2020. While rodent inspections have shown some variability, with reports of rat activity in early 2024 and 2022, recent inspections in 2023 and 2024 have passed. The building underwent unpermitted modifications in 2021 that led to a $1,250 violation regarding improper cellar occupancy, which was reported as being used as a music room at the time of inspection.