116 Tapscott Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

116 Tapscott Street is a three-story, six-unit residential building in Brownsville, built in 1930, and currently owned by Damon Mccoy. The property has recently experienced multiple concerning maintenance issues, particularly in May 2025, when there were complaints about heat/hot water problems (which HPD could not inspect) and multiple heavy water leak incidents, one of which resulted in violations being issued.

Other noteworthy maintenance concerns in 2025 included electrical issues (outlet/switch problems and non-functional lighting), plumbing problems (with basins/sinks and toilets), and a faulty range appliance. Earlier in 2024, significant violations were documented in apartment 1A, including issues with carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and an insect infestation (roaches and mice), though these were certified as corrected by August 2024.

The building has a history of various maintenance challenges, with violations documented through 2022-2024, including window guard issues (apt 2B), fire escape lock problems (apt 2A), and several public area maintenance matters such as stair handrails and hall painting. While rodent inspections in 2017 and 2018 showed passing results, the building has demonstrated recurring maintenance needs across multiple systems. Notably, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the building since 2019, and the property has maintained annual records showing zero infested units, suggesting effective pest management in that regard.