2127 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

2127 Union Street is a 6-unit, 2-story tenement building located in Brownsville, built in 1930 and currently owned by Ian Jones. The property has experienced recurring sanitary and maintenance issues over the past two years, with particular problems related to sewage and moisture. Most notably, there have been multiple sewer-related complaints, including open heat/hot water issues reported in November 2024 affecting the entire building, and repeated problems with air quality and sewage odors in 2024 and 2025.

The building's first apartment (1R) has been the focus of recent regulatory attention, receiving multiple violations in late 2024 including problems with mold, pests (mice and roaches), water damage, ventilation, and smoke detection systems. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of unresolved or recurring issues, particularly between 2023 and 2024, with multiple emergency complaints related to water leaks, plumbing problems, and unsanitary conditions. Recent inspections in late 2024 resulted in several class B and C violations requiring repairs to various systems and conditions, including electrical, plumbing, and pest control issues.

While there were two complaints in 2024 regarding building egress and illegal conversion, both were found to have no violations at the time of inspection. Notably, the building had passed rodent inspections in 2017 and 2018, and no bedbug infestations have been reported from November 2022 to October 2023. The property's history suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance, particularly affecting the habitability of the first-floor apartment and common areas.