140 Weirfield Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

140 Weirfield Street is a two-family residential building located in Bushwick, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Quan Lin. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, most notably a heat and hot water emergency in August 2024, along with reports of mold, ceiling plaster issues, and unsanitary garbage conditions. These recent incidents have resulted in various Housing Maintenance Code violations, particularly affecting Basement Apartment 1, which was cited for defective carbon monoxide detection equipment and ceiling repairs needed in multiple locations.

The building has a documented history of rodent issues, with a failed inspection in April 2025 and previous rat activity in 2015, though there have been some years with passed inspections. Between 2021 and 2024, multiple complaints were filed regarding garbage/recycling storage, with at least one incident resulting in violations, though inspections did not consistently find violations in this area. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with no reported infestations in the past four years, and the last documented water-related problem occurred in July 2019 with no violations noted.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring issues, particularly with heat/hot water systems and general upkeep. While many complaints have been resolved without violations, the concentration of issues in 2024 suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The most recent inspections have documented various housing code violations that require attention, particularly relating to safety equipment and building maintenance standards.