The 6-Year Fight Over a Brooklyn Bridge Park Bathroom

Public restrooms located at the Pierhouse luxury condo building in Brooklyn Bridge Park have been shuttered since fall 2020 following a lawsuit by resident Salim Samaha. Samaha, who purchased a $4.95 million duplex directly above the facilities, alleges that the noise from flushing toilets, hand dryers, and stall doors constitutes a nuisance that violates city noise codes and degrades his family's quality of life.

Despite remediation efforts by the developer and the Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation (BBPC)—including installing rubberized soundproofing and insulation—Samaha maintains the sounds remain excessive. The BBPC contends the restrooms do not violate noise ordinances and noted that the facilities were operational for a year before Samaha moved in. While the litigation continues, park visitors are left without access to the site, leading to reported issues with public urination.

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