59 Tapscott Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The two-family house at 59 Tapscott Street in Brownsville, owned by Paul St Catherine and built in 2011, has experienced several notable maintenance issues over the past several years. Most concerning are the current open violations from April 2021 in the first-floor apartment, which include problems with defective plastered surfaces and paint in the ceilings of various rooms, as well as a missing carbon monoxide detector, all of which fall under New York City's Administrative Code. The building has also faced heat and hot water issues in April 2021, though these were reportedly resolved according to HPD records.

A slow water leak was reported and investigated in July 2020, which was closed without violations being issued. An exterior work-related complaint from January 2019 regarding possible illegal work was closed due to inspector access issues. Fortunately, a rodent inspection conducted in January 2017 resulted in a passing grade, indicating no rodent issues at that time.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of responsiveness to resident complaints, though with some persistence of issues such as the plumbing problems from 2020 and the various open violations from 2021. The most significant current concerns appear to be related to apartment 1's interior maintenance and safety systems, including the need for proper ceilings and carbon monoxide detection equipment. While the building has been subject to multiple complaints and inspections, it's worth noting that many issues have been addressed or closed through the appropriate channels, suggesting at least some level of ongoing maintenance and oversight.