140 Newport Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

140 Newport Street, a 3-story, 12-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1930 and currently owned by Joanne Stlouis, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with ceiling conditions, including multiple paint/plaster issues reported and inspected between January and March 2025. The building has also faced significant sanitary concerns, with a pest problem reported in March 2025 that resulted in violations being issued, and previous water leak issues in January 2025.

Between October and November 2024, the building underwent inspections that revealed various violations in apartment 3A, including mold conditions, rodent infestation, water damage, and problems with plumbing fixtures and electrical components, all of which required repairs according to Housing Maintenance Code requirements. The building's heating system has been a recurring concern, with emergency heat/hot water complaints in both November 2024 and February 2025. The property has a history of addressing complaints promptly, with most recent service requests being closed within weeks of reporting.

Inspections conducted by HPD in 2024 and 2025 found some conditions did not violate housing laws, though several violations were issued that required repair within specified timeframes. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past five years, and there have been no recent complaints about boiler issues or unauthorized work requiring permits since 2022. Two permits were issued in late 2020 and early 2021 related to electrical work, though the specific nature of these permits is not detailed in the records.