163 Bleecker Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221
163 Bleecker Street is a 12-unit, 3-story old law tenement building in Bushwick, constructed in 1931 and owned by Jeffrey Zagelbaum Inc. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing being ongoing water-related problems. Between September 2023 and March 2024, multiple water leak complaints were reported, including damp spots and slow leaks, leading to violations being issued.
In March 2024, specific violations were documented in Apartment 3B related to roof leaks, plaster damage, and hot water temperature issues, though these were subsequently certified as addressed. The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, including a heating outage in March 2024 (though heat was not required at the time of inspection), and several 311 complaints regarding unsanitary conditions, including pigeon waste in September 2024 prompting DOHMH inspection. The property has undergone multiple rodent inspections between 2022 and 2025, with mixed results.
While recent inspections in December 2024 and June 2025 passed, there were several failed inspections in 2024 citing "Other Reasons." The building has maintained a consistent record of no bedbug infestations reported in the past four years. Previous violations from 2022 indicate concerns about fire escape obstructions, skylight screens, and various maintenance issues, though these were subsequently addressed. The Department of Buildings issued a violation in June 2023 regarding a missed low-pressure inspection filing, which was dismissed in September 2023. While the building's inspection history shows periodic maintenance issues, recent data suggests some improvement in building conditions, particularly regarding pest control, though water-related complaints remain a recurring theme.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 12 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 5900 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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