972 East 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230

972 East 14th Street is a 4-story, 28-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1922 and currently owned by Rubin Dukler. The property has experienced recurring pest control issues in recent years, with multiple reports of unsanitary conditions related to pests documented throughout 2024 and 2025, including emergency complaints in March 2025. Notably, Apartment 1D has several open violations from November 2024, including active infestations of both roaches and bedbugs, along with water leak problems and defective plaster surfaces in the bathroom.

The building has also faced various safety concerns, including violations related to fire escape maintenance and broken window guards in October 2024. The property has a history of infrastructure and maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) violations and emergency complaints. These include active ECB violations from 2021 regarding gas system defects and failure to comply with Commissioner's orders, as well as several open violations from October 2024 concerning building entrance door issues, including missing doorknobs and improper signage.

The building's management has also faced scrutiny for failure to file required energy benchmarking reports between 2019-2021, resulting in multiple DOB violations, though these appear to have been dismissed based on subsequent compliance evidence. While rodent inspections in November 2024 passed, previous inspections in 2019 showed failures for "Other Reasons," indicating ongoing concerns with vermin control despite some improvements. The building's history of complaints and violations suggests persistent maintenance challenges, particularly regarding pest control and building systems, though not all complaints have resulted in violations or continuing problems.