152 East 96th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The building at 152 East 96th Street is a 2-story, 4-unit "New Law Tenement" constructed in 1930, currently owned by Bertram Thomas. The property has faced several maintenance and safety issues over the past two years, with the most recent being a heat and hot water complaint for the entire building in February 2024, which HPD was unable to investigate due to access issues.

In 2023, the building experienced multiple significant problems, including heat and hot water issues (with violations noted) and various safety concerns such as problems with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Several unsanitary conditions were reported, including instances of mold and pest infestations (both mice and roaches) in Apartment 4, which was specifically noted for multiple violations including inadequate heat supply, visible mold, and interior wall issues.

The building has undergone several inspections between 2023-2024, resulting in various violations that were eventually closed, including problems with public hall lighting, damaged stair treads, and a broken door lock to the heating system access in 2023. While the building's bedbug reporting history from 2019-2024 shows no recorded infestations or eradication efforts, indicating compliance with the necessary reporting requirements, the frequency and nature of other maintenance issues suggest ongoing concerns with building systems and habitability features. The most recent inspection in April 2024 revealed violations related to broken stair treads, while a March 2024 inspection noted a bedbug reporting violation.