296 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

The 14-unit, 5-story old law tenement building at 296 Columbia Street, owned by Matthew Lonuzzi and constructed in 1900, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been persistent plumbing problems, with the most recent complaint regarding water supply issues filed on December 31, 2024, though HPD was unable to complete an inspection. The building has also undergone multiple rodent inspections, with 2025 showing continued rat activity despite previous compliance inspections passing.

There were multiple housing maintenance code violations in 2024-2025, particularly in apartment 3B, including issues with a bathroom washbasin and a window frame, though these violations were certified as corrected. The property has had various maintenance complaints across departments, including multiple rodent sightings in 2023-2024, concerns about garbage storage (documented in both 2022 and 2023), and several building systems issues. In 2022, important safety violations were documented, including fire escape obstruction and missing electrical outlet covers, all of which were subsequently closed.

The building has also had inspections related to structural stability and falling debris complaints in 2019 and 2023, though no violations were found in either case. While there have been bedbug reports, most recent filings show only one infested unit in the 2023-2024 period, with successful eradication according to records. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic infrastructure systems, pest control, and response to resident complaints, though many previous violations have been addressed and closed.