115 96th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

The 8-story, 13-unit residential building at 115 96th Street, Fort Hamilton, owned by Phyllis Arlia and constructed in 1988, has experienced notable infrastructure challenges in recent months, particularly regarding water-related issues. In October 2023 alone, there were multiple reports and violations related to water leaks, including incidents of "heavy flow," "damp spots," and "slow leaks," with at least two of these inspections resulting in violations being issued.

Additionally, reports of unsanitary conditions including mold were filed and investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development during the same period. The building has also faced ongoing compliance issues with its exterior wall inspection requirements, receiving violations for failure to submit the required Cycle 8B (2018) and Cycle 9B (2024) Critical Examination Reports, with a penalty of $1,250 imposed in 2024 for the most recent violation.

The property has a documented history of maintenance violations that have generally been resolved, including repairs needed for the 8th story public hall ceilings and the private hallway in apartment 8B, where issues were identified with plaster surfaces, paint, and a defective self-closing door. Interestingly, while there have been regular bedbug reports filed for the building from 2019 through 2024, all these reports have indicated zero cases of infestation, eradication, or re-infestation during their respective reporting periods. Recent building-wide inspections in late 2023 have shown certain maintenance issues requiring attention, with violations related to both water-related problems and general building upkeep being documented and specified for correction by late 2023 and early 2024.