126 Vermont Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The two-story, four-unit New Law Tenement at 126 Vermont Street in Cypress Hills, built in 1925 and owned by Johnson Esho, has undergone significant scrutiny over the past several years. Most notably, the building was subjected to four consecutive Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2021 to 2024 regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports with the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), though recent filings from mid-2024 and 2025 show no reported bedbug infestations.

The building experienced substantial renovation activity in 2020, which led to an Environmental Control Board (ECB) violation for work conducted without a permit, specifically for unauthorized full building renovations including electrical system modifications; this resulted in a $1,250 penalty that has since been resolved. During this period, there were two Department of Buildings complaints (in June 2020 and January 2021) regarding permit access issues, though these were ultimately resolved. Following these events, the building successfully obtained two permits in mid-2021 for electrical work, suggesting compliance with building regulations.

Recent bedbug reports (2024-2025) show zero infestations or related issues, indicating improved compliance with HPD requirements. Historical records from 2011-2012 show successful rodent inspections, and there have been no reported maintenance or safety violations in the past three years. The building's recent history demonstrates improved regulatory compliance, with no significant safety concerns or violations recorded since mid-2021.