2147 Strauss Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The two-story, four-unit tenement at 2147 Strauss Street in Brownsville, owned by Eugene Peters, has experienced multiple maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most significant concentration of problems occurring in 2023. The building, constructed in 1930, is subject to New York City's housing maintenance regulations and has several open violations that require attention. Notable recent issues include multiple electrical concerns, with three complaints about outlets/switches between July 2023 and April 2024, one of which resulted in violations being issued.

In August 2023, a comprehensive inspection of apartment 1F revealed multiple violations requiring corrective action, including problems with electrical service to fixtures, defective plaster and paint surfaces, a non-functional smoke detector, maintenance of self-closing doors, and the presence of mold in the bathroom. The building also has outstanding administrative violations related to the lack of annual bedbug reporting for 2022 and 2023, which is a mandatory requirement under HPD rules. While some complaints have been resolved and closed without violations, including issues with appliances and electrical fixtures, the persistence of multiple open violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.

The building's common area safety features also require attention, as evidenced by the open violation regarding the need to post gas leak procedures in the public hall. The property has shown some history of responsive maintenance, as evidenced by the closure of several 311 service requests, though this has not always been accompanied by resolution of underlying problems. The most recent inspections and violation notices span several months, indicating an ongoing process of addressing building maintenance issues that began in 2022 and continues into 2025.