51 Tapscott Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The three-story, five-unit building at 51 Tapscott Street, owned by Jacob Reisman, has experienced several significant issues and violations since 2018. Most recently, in April 2024, a partial vacate order was issued due to hazardous conditions affecting the adjacent 47 Tapscott Street property, specifically involving leaning walls and balcony concerns. The building underwent notable construction activity between 2020-2021, during which multiple violations were documented, including failure to safeguard public and property, improper scaffolding, safety violations relating to worker protection, and issues with demolition sequence operations.

These construction-related violations resulted in penalties totaling $6,750. The building's history also reveals persistent pest control challenges, particularly with rat activity, as evidenced by multiple inspections and bait applications in 2016, though more recent rodent inspections in 2017 and 2018 showed compliance. A maintenance code violation regarding unlawful pigeon keeping on the roof was documented in 2018, along with an associated unsanitary conditions complaint, though a subsequent rodent inspection that same year passed.

The property has shown some recent regulatory compliance, with several Department of Buildings (DOB) inspections in 2024 finding no violations at the time of inspection. However, as of the most recent records available, there remains an open housing maintenance violation from 2018 regarding pigeon confinement on the roof, categorized as an "A" violation. The building has transitioned through various ownership and management phases, with multiple permits issued for construction work between 2020-2021, including major alteration work. While many historical violations have been resolved or dismissed, the property's recent history suggests improved compliance with building codes, though the partial vacate order in 2024 indicates ongoing structural concerns requiring attention.