356 East 96th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The property at 356 East 96th Street is a 2-story, 4-unit New Law Tenement building, constructed in 1930 and currently owned by David Behar. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly with heating and plumbing systems, as evidenced by multiple complaints in February-April 2022 regarding the complete lack of heat and hot water throughout the building, resulting in several violations.

More recently, in May 2025, there were two unresolved complaints regarding an electric/gas range and wall paint/plaster issues, though inspection attempts were unsuccessful, leading to the closure of these complaints without resolution verification. The building currently has several open violations from a November 2024 inspection, including issues with self-closing doors, infestations, and storage encroachments in common areas. Notably, there is an ongoing infestation issue in Apartment 1F as of November 2024, affecting both mice and roaches.

Historical data shows inconsistent pest control results, with rodent activity noted in 2016 and 2021, though recent bedbug reports from 2023-2024 indicate no infestations during those periods. The building's management has generally responded to violations and complaints, with all previous violations from 2023 and earlier now resolved. The property's 311 complaint history shows a pattern of paint/plaster issues and appliance problems, while the bedbug reporting system indicates regular compliance with required filings showing no infestations.