161 Woodruff Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

161 Woodruff Avenue is a 29-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1929, currently owned by Getz Obstfeld and located in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues throughout 2024, with recent complaints in December 2024 regarding building-wide heat and hot water problems, which were considered duplicates of an original complaint, though inspections confirmed restoration of services. The summer of 2024 saw multiple emergency complaints, including significant water leaks, unsanitary conditions involving sewage and pests, and mold issues, particularly affecting apartments 2A, 2D, 3A, 6D, and 6F.

The building's systems have faced challenges as evidenced by several Department of Buildings complaints and violations, including a defective boiler and elevator issues in late 2024, with an active ECB violation related to the boiler's safety equipment and temporary repairs. Maintaining basic services has been a recurring theme, with multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints and water-related issues throughout 2024. The building has also faced pest management challenges, with rat sightings and violations recorded in 2024, though recent January 2025 inspections indicate bait application was performed.

The most recent housing maintenance code violations show various issues, including mold, water leaks, and building-wide heating problems. However, it's worth noting that there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years, with all previous reports showing zero affected units. While many violations have been closed following appropriate inspections and corrections, several remain active or were only recently addressed, indicating ongoing maintenance challenges for the property.