121 East 96th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

121 East 96th Street is a 2-story, 4-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1930, currently owned by Aston Grey. The property has recently experienced several concerning issues, with multiple complaints filed in 2025 alone, including reports of pests, mold, plumbing problems, and unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage. Notably, there are ongoing pest infestation problems, with violations issued in June 2025 and December 2024, indicating the presence of roaches and mice in Apartment R1.

Safety concerns have also been documented, including a broken window guard violation from May 2025 and maintenance issues with self-closing doors in the public hall areas. The building's maintenance history shows recurring infrastructure challenges, particularly with heating and plumbing systems. Multiple complaints in 2025, including heat/hot water issues and problems with a basin/sink, required HPD intervention.

A significant inspection in December 2024 revealed several violations requiring attention, including inadequate hot water supply to bathroom fixtures in Apartment R1, defective smoke detector and carbon monoxide detecting devices, and the need to post proper gas leak procedures in common areas. While the building has had three consecutive bedbug reports between 2023 and 2025 showing zero infested units, the presence of other pests suggests ongoing sanitation challenges. The property has seen multiple HPD inspections throughout 2025, though access issues have sometimes prevented complete evaluations, highlighting potential communication or accessibility concerns between tenants and management.