109 East 96th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The two-family residence at 109 East 96th Street, owned by Olivienne Frankson, is a 2-story building constructed in 1930 and classified as a New Law Tenement. The building's maintenance history reveals recurring issues with system failures and safety concerns, most notably in the past two years. Multiple HPD complaints indicate ongoing problems with heating, plumbing, and electrical systems, including recent complaints about steam pipes and various electrical issues in 2024.

A significant cluster of violations was documented in 2023, including heavy water leaks, unsanitary conditions, and multiple instances of failed inspections where HPD could not gain access to conduct necessary evaluations. The property has faced serious safety and maintenance issues, particularly regarding lead paint hazards in Apartment 1R, with multiple open violations noted in 2023 requiring attention to presumed lead paint on walls, windows, and ceilings. The building has a documented history of rat activity, with multiple inspections showing evidence of infestation from 2011 through 2023, though recent bedbug reports for 2022-2023 indicate no infestations during those periods. Illegal conversion complaints have been persistent, with multiple investigations showing inspectors unable to gain access to the building for verification between 2022 and 2023.

The property also has several active Environmental Control Board violations from 2022 related to occupancy violations and safety hazards, including issues with emergency exits, damaged stairways, and combustible materials blocking passageways, suggesting ongoing compliance challenges that have not been resolved over multiple years. The current status of the building, as of January 2025, shows multiple open violations needing resolution, particularly concerning lead paint hazards and various structural and maintenance issues in Apartment 1R. Recent service requests and code complaints indicate continuing problems with building systems and infrastructure, while rodent inspections in 2023 suggest persistent pest management challenges despite bait application efforts. The building's documented history shows a pattern of accessibility issues for inspectors attempting to address complaints, along with recurring maintenance violations affecting basic services and resident comfort.