36 Cooper Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

36 Cooper Street is a 4-story, 8-unit residential building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Moses Berkowitz. The property has experienced a series of concerning safety and maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2024. Most notably, there have been multiple violations related to safety equipment, including broken window guards, non-functioning smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector issues, with several such violations remaining open as of June 2024.

The building has also faced recurring plumbing issues, including a water supply complaint in May 2024 and a slow water leak reported in October 2023, both of which resulted in failed inspections due to lack of access. Additional maintenance concerns were documented in 2024, including problems with kitchen cabinets, indicating potential issues with property upkeep. The building's safety record shows intermittent challenges with building systems, including heat and hot water problems reported in March 2024 and December 2022, though some of these complaints were closed without violations being issued.

Security and fire safety features have also been a concern, with violations noted regarding self-closing doors and intercom systems. While the property has maintained a bedbug-free record in recent years, with no infestations reported in the last five annual filings, rodent activity has been a recurring issue, with multiple inspections showing rat activity between 2018 and 2024, though the most recent inspection in April 2025 passed compliance. An illegal conversion complaint from 2019 was investigated and found unsubstantiated based on department records.