224 East 96th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212
224 East 96th Street is a two-story, four-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Michael Thompson. The building's recent history shows several concerning patterns, particularly regarding maintenance and safety compliance.
Most notably, there are four open bedbug report violations from 2021 through 2024 related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports as required by HPD regulations. The building has also experienced recurring issues with basic utilities, including a water supply problem in June 2023 (which was addressed without violations) and a heating system complaint in November 2018 (also resolved with no violations). The 2018 inspection revealed multiple safety concerns in apartment 1R, including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, illegal locking mechanisms, and various maintenance issues such as broken plaster and an improperly painted bathroom ceiling.
There were also significant Department of Buildings Environmental Control Board violations between 2018-2019 related to the failure to comply with a Commissioner's order regarding multiple dwelling requirements, with penalties totaling over $62,000. While some violations have been resolved, others remain open, including a 2019 violation regarding permit compliance for water heater installation. Two permits related to electrical work and plumbing were filed in August 2018 and remain in process as of the latest data.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 4 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 3362 sq ft |
Floors | 2 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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