126 Tapscott Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 126 Tapscott Street in Brownsville, owned by Yvonne Schweitzer and constructed in 2004, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over its history. Most notably, there is currently an open Department of Health complaint from August 2024 regarding construction lead dust entering an apartment, which remains in progress. The building has faced recurring issues requiring HPD intervention, particularly in 2018-2019, when multiple violations were documented, including problems with water leaks, mold, unsanitary conditions involving pests, and paint/plaster damage.

Emergency complaints in 2018 included concerns about heating/hot water and cooking gas systems, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these conditions. The property has also consistently faced regulatory compliance issues, with annual bedbug reporting violations noted from 2021-2024, though the most recent 2024 report indicates no infested or re-infested units. The building's safety compliance record reveals several open violations from 2019 related to required safety postings and maintenance, including missing notices about carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, smoke detector requirements, and housing information guides in the first floor public hall.

A recent environmental control board violation from December 2023 resulted in a $625 penalty for unauthorized electrical work in a first-floor apartment, though this stop work order was fully rescinded in May 2024. Historical rodent inspections show variable results between 2012-2018, with initial failures in 2012-2013 followed by passing inspections in subsequent years. The property's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and regulatory compliance, though recent years show fewer urgent maintenance issues compared to the 2018-2019 period.