36 Tapscott Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 36 Tapscott Street in Brownsville, owned by Joel Gill, has experienced several notable incidents regarding building maintenance and resident services since its construction in 2004. Most concerning are two emergency heat and hot water complaints in March and April 2023 that affected the entire building, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection in both cases.

The building has a recurring issue with bedbug report compliance, having received four consecutive Housing Maintenance Code violations between 2021 and 2024 regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports, though these violations were subsequently closed. The most recent bedbug reports for the periods 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 indicate no infested units, no eradicated units, and no re-infested units, suggesting successful management of this issue in recent years. Additionally, the building has maintained good standing in terms of rodent inspections, passing both the 2017 and 2018 initial inspections without any noted violations.

The property is relatively new at 21 years old, having been built in 2004, and consists of three stories, consistent with its built form. While the building has experienced some significant maintenance issues, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems, most complaints have been addressed or closed, though some required re-filing for proper investigation. The recent bedbug reporting compliance and successful elimination of active infestations suggest improved management practices in this area, though the periodic violations for non-filing remain a notable pattern in the building's history.