1271 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

The three-story, five-unit residential building at 1271 37th Street in Kensington, constructed in 1931, has experienced several notable issues over recent years, with the most pressing concerns centered around water leaks and compliance with housing regulations. Most recently, in April 2024, the building received violations for failing to file annual bedbug reports, and in 2022, there was a significant violation related to unauthorized excavation work in the basement that involved removal of foundation wall sections and framing, for which a $2,500 penalty was imposed.

The building has a documented history of water-related issues, with multiple complaints about slow and heavy water leaks in 2018 and 2020, though some of these complaints were either closed without proper inspection access or confirmed as resolved. In addition to the water issues, several violations were recorded in October 2018 related to building maintenance and safety, including problems with public hall ceilings, fire safety materials, and entrance door functionality.

The Department of Buildings has conducted inspections in response to various complaints, including a 2022 investigation of work without a permit which resulted in a stop work order, and a gas utility referral in 2019 where inspector access was denied. While some violations have been closed or resolved, as of the latest information available in 2023-2024, there remain open violations regarding bedbug reporting requirements, and an investigation in 2023 did not find any current violations at the time of inspection. A new permit was issued in December 2023, indicating some level of ongoing maintenance or improvements to the property.