67 Tapscott Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 2-story, 4-unit building at 67 Tapscott Street in Brownsville, owned by James Nelson, has experienced persistent maintenance issues, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems. Most recently, in July 2024, there were two emergency heat/hot water complaints affecting the entire building, with one resulting in open Class C violations related to hot water provision in apartment 1R and access issues to the boiler room.

The building was also affected by multiple other maintenance issues in mid-2024, including water leaks and ceiling problems, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these conditions. In March 2023, several complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions (pests), electrical issues, and heat/hot water problems, but again, access limitations hindered inspections. The property has several open violations from previous years, including an active Environmental Control Board violation from January 2019 related to illegal cellar modifications and unauthorized equipment, and multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations regarding bedbug reporting requirements.

Historical complaints from 2019 documented concerns about unauthorized living spaces and plumbing fixtures in the cellar, along with illegal cooking facilities, suggesting past conversion issues. While some earlier violations were closed, including a 2021 pest complaint that showed no violations upon inspection, the pattern of maintenance issues and open violations indicates ongoing challenges with building systems and compliance requirements. The building's history also includes two inspections in 2021 regarding illegal conversions and an illegal curb cut complaint, though these were resolved with no violations found at the time of inspection.